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All Forum Posts by: Kasia I.

Kasia I. has started 8 posts and replied 32 times.

Post: Please Help!! First Home inspection

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

Hello BP Members. I'm in need of serious advice. I have my first property under contract and just received home inspection report. I thought there were a lot of issues and was ready to walk out, but need your all sincere advice. This would be my first property and now that I had courage to finally pull the trigger, now I'm afraid I might be making a mistake.. I also ordered a sewer scope. This is a lengthy post, so apologize ahead of time. All comments and advice will be greatly appreciate it. Love this forum as I'm learning a lot as I'm moving along :)  

Purchase price: 85,000    Rent 950     

SEWER SCOPE: Started inspection from stack cleanout on east basement wall. Ran camera in 4 inch cast iron sewer pipe 31ft to 4 inch clay sewer pipe. From cleanout ran camera 90ft to city sewer main in street. House sewer main runs east to west. There is a floor cleanout at 25ft downstream from stack on west basement wall. There is a minor low spot at cast to clay transition. Low spots can cause debris (toilet paper or kitchen waste) to buildup in the line. Recommend not using thick toilet paper and not overusing the garbage disposal in this house. This section could need repair if the line backs up due to the low spot. The floor drain in the basement needs to have the P-Trap cleaned and flushed out and a cap installed in the cleanout. The kitchen drain is too small to camera inspect. It is open and flowing today.

Inspection Report:

INTERIOR DRAIN, WASTE AND VENT SYSTEMS: Raw sewage has backed up into floor drain on West side of basement. This is a safety hazard and may indicate sewer drain isleaking, loose or broken. Recommend hiring professional plumber to evaluate and repair to restore safe and proper drainage.Unable to determine extent of underlying damages during time of inspection.

ROOF VENTILATION: Maintenance Item.No roof vents installed. Ventilation is necessary to maintain proper airflow through attic area. Recommend installing to facilitateproper airflow and avoid possible moisture damages to attic space. None visible during time of inspection.

RANGE HOOD: Maintenance Item. No range hood installed. Recommend installing to properly facilitate airflow out of kitchen and avoid associated moisturedamages. None visible during time of inspection.

RIM/FLOOR JOISTS: Maintenance Item.Significant termite damage at floor joist on West side of basement. No previous treatment is visible and none is disclosed.Recommend professionally treating and repairing all damaged areas to restore structural support of affected framing members.No associated structural damages visible within home during time of inspection.

Sellers answer: We can get it treated and at most will need to sister in a couple floor joist.

MAIN WATER SUPPLY:Maintenance Item.Plumbing supply piping is made of galvanized steel. Over time this will become clogged and corroded. Recommend contractingprofessional plumber to evaluate and replace all galvanized areas to maintain proper system performance. No flow reductionpresent during time of inspection.

WATER HEATER: Safety Item.No cold water shutoff valve installed above water heater. Recommend installing to properly secure water for maintenance or repairs.

DISTRIBUTION PANEL Maintenance Item. Rust visible at circuit breakers. This is likely caused by elevated moisture levels in space. Recommend hiring professionalelectrician to evaluate and clean to maintain safe and reliable electrical service to home. No significant damages visible duringtime of inspection.

Sellers Answer:

Let me know when you receive the scope back. Here is what we can do.

1. Snake drain in basement

2. Trim vegetation

3. scrape and paint window on west side of home

4. Clean condenser

5. install roof vents

6. adjust front door

7. install range hood

8. treat for termites

9. repair termite damage on floor joists

10. install cold water shutoff

11. clean rust on circuit breakers.

Upon further questioning: here is the response from the seller

This was a full rehab with the exception of replacing the plumbing supply lines. We choose not to replace because they were in good condition and there were no leaks detected. We did replace the supply shutoff valves at the kitchen sink, bathroom sink, and toilet. They also installed a new shower valve when installing the new shower faucet. All the other big ticket items have been replaced: roof, hvac, water heater, and appliances. A new sump pump was installed too. The windows are vinyl windows as well. We can replace the supply lines pointed out by the inspector and this house would not need any major items in the near future. I would like to address these issues for you and get you into a great property that would need little to no work for years. Also I'm not sure if we discussed this before but we do provide a 6 month warranty on our work completed if you maintain property management with us.

1. The inspector said "No associated structural damages visible within home during time of inspection" with the termite treatment there is a warranty for the first year and if you wish to continue it is $99 for renew for another year.

2. We can replace the galvanized supply line the inspector is referring to. We decided to leave it when rehabbing the house because the lines were in good condition and not leaking.

3. There was water getting in the basement earlier this year cause moisture to stay in the basement. We have since installed a sump pump and that has solved that problem. I will send out my licensed electrician to fix the wires and see if there is anything else he recommends doing to prevent this from happening again and take those precautions

Again, I apologize for such a long post. 

Post: EIN and Business Checking Account?

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

@Matt Horwitz. Very helpful. Thank you.

Post: EIN and Business Checking Account?

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

@Matt Horwitz. I do not know anyone in AL. I was looking at Incfile, as they offer free 1st year Registered Agent. Any reviews of Incorp??

Post: EIN and Business Checking Account?

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

@Barry Cooley

Who did you choose for your registered agent??? I'm also looking to set up an LLC in Alabama.

Thanks

Post: B+ Turnkey SFR w/ 20% ROI, $325/m net cash flow, only $20K down!

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

Mirasol,

can you send me more info on this property to [email protected]

Thanks

Post: 2 cash-flow Duplexes, fully rented, $2,810 total monthly rent

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

Hi Gunnar,

Can you send me more info to [email protected]

Greatly appreciate it..

Thanks

Post: Aurora Duplex Fully Rented

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

Hi Nate,

Is this property sold??

Post: Newbie Interested in out of state duplexes and triplexes rentals

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

Hello everyone..

I have been listening to BiggerPockets podcast and reading many posts here for the past couple months and have learned a lot of valuable information from all of you. Thank You!!!. For first timers like me, I really appreciate that there is a place where I can learn as I go from all of your posts. I have not purchased my first property yet, had one under contract but backed out after inspection :(   I have been interested in multifamily properties and there are just not many out there. I am interested in cash flow rentals and was wondering if there are any turnkey provider companies that offer multi-family properties (duplex/triplex/fourplex) that would be interested in working together or can direct me otherwise.

Thank you all 

Post: Looking for Real Estate CPA and Attorney in chicagoland Area

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

Hello fellow BP members... I am in the process of buying my first out of state rental property. I live in the chicago NW suburbs and was wondering if any of you here can recommend an attorney and a cpa in the chicagoland area... Also, the property that i'm buying is in my name and now I'm worried after reading all the posts about protecting your assets with an LLC.. I was going to get an umbrella policy (since this is my first property) but now I'm not so sure... Are there tax advantages of LLC?

Anyhow, any advice is much appreciated..

Thanks in advance

Post: New investor with potential Duplexes in ID and GA---please help!!

Kasia I.
Posted
  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Posts 36
  • Votes 6

Thank you James!