All Forum Posts by: Milan Obradovic

Bob Derwin hey Bob, in this area the home across the street is on the same land size so I do not think that is a problem. I spoke with the health department and they have no information on this parcel. I am going to call the county SEO tomorrow.

@Shannon Trivett i just noticed the photo. Where would I be able to get the plans of neighboring properties to see the septic / well locations? Engineer or public info?

Shannon Trivett they are between $800-$1500. Thank you I will and its 100ft separation in this area between well and septic.

Shannon Trivett one reason I am skeptical is because this lot along with two on both sides have nothing on them. They are in a great community, it makes me think that there might be something wrong. I was also informed that filling the lot with dirt and waiting four years to retest a failed perc is possible as well

@Shannon Trivett thank you for that information. I was looking at alternate septic systems that are a possible alternative. Having a tank there sounds way too pricey in the long run.

@Christopher Phillips There is no city sewer system in this area. There are about 8 houses on the other side of the street, one on the corner of my side of the street than about 5 vacant lots including the one I am looking at in the middle of the 5. There area also two homes built behind my lots about 1000ft away. I would not understand why this particular lot would not pass a perc test. I contacted the county and all they had was information about the lot next to this one was that something was refunded in 2013. This lot had absolutely no information on it the past 30 years. 

Hello BP,

I am interested in a potential piece of vacant land for a future residential property. Assuming that the perk test fails, is anyone aware of alternate septic systems allowed in PA and if so their approximate cost? Or does no perk mean no value for building completely? 

Has anyone purchased non-perc land and made it work?

The property is .85 acres if that helps at all. Thank you

Hello BP,

I am interested in a property that I found on Homepath. My plan is to put an offer on the property once  if it makes it to the investor availability after 20 days. Since this is my first time dealing with Homepath, I have a few questions.

1. Should I hire a title company to do a title search before making an offer or only if the offer is accepted and put that as a contingency?

2. I have the cash to buy the property at asking price, but I was thinking about taking a mortgage since I am looking to fix it a re-sell it and would prefer not to tie up that much capital into the property.

3. Should I make an offer through my real-estate agent or go directly through the listing agent?

4. Do you have any standard contingencies you would put with the offer when dealing with Homepath?

Thank you so much for any help!

Damon DiPlacido Hello Damon. Thank you for the reply. Without getting into too much detail ATM. The property is actually a corner lot that is located on the corner of a large shopping center that was recently leveled and looks like they are building something massive there as. Also behind the property is an entrance to a developed gated residential community. My lot borders both, therefore my question is, is there a way you can recommend that I could go about speaking to the developers of the shopping center about merging our lots in that they would allow access in and out from their property as well as me creating access from the main road. As of right now the main road is 4 lanes with a turn signal into the residential community, no light. My idea was to open the curb on the main road as well as the small side street that leads into the community. The location is in PA. Since I see you are from there, would it be possible to discuss some options with you? Thank you in advance.

@Joel Owens Thank you very much for the information. I do plan on hiring an engineer to see what options I have in dealing with the property and what would be of maximum use. I plan on hiring an engineer to come up with a idea of what can be done to modify the space or even to knock it down and build a new one eventually.

@Kusum Chanrai My initial steps will be to clear the property of trees, bushes, and perform the necessary landscaping to create space for a nice parking lot. As for the structure right now is exposed brick with a shingle roof. The floor plan is actually nice and open, the building is square in size, but it does need work. 

Thank you both for the advice and information!

Hello everyone. I purchased a corner commercial property that I plan on doing some TLC to, to prepare it for renting out. The property is on a main road, corner lot 150x100. My idea was to renovate the existing freestanding building enough so that it could appeal to a Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks or any other business that uses drive through services. My question is, besides installing a parking lot, and connecting water, electricity, gas to the building. What other ammenities would they ask for? Since they come in and renovate to their model. Any information would be greatly appreciated.