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What Investors Should Know About the Home Inspection Process
A home inspection is a detailed assessment of a property’s condition. A professional home inspector assesses various aspects like structural integrity, plumbing, electrical systems, and safety hazards. They then prepare…
DIY Home Inspection Checklist
Hiring a professional inspector is an essential part of the home-buying process—but all home buyers and investors should know how to quickly assess a property’s condition. Here’s what to look…
Using Home Inspections to Spot “Deal Killers” and Negotiate Better Prices with Rose Buckley
Guest Rose Buckley—certified home inspector—shares how home inspections work, how much they cost, and how they could save you cash or help you negotiate a deal. She also reveals her…
Investment Property Inspections
Inspecting a Crawl Space or Basement
Some investment property owners decided to forgo an inspection, but this is rarely recommended. Unless you have a wealth of knowledge on all things related to plumbing, electrics, carpentry, or construction, it is probably a good idea to go forward with an inspection. Plus, it gives you another reason to knock some dollars off of the initial asking price!
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