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Mark Kudlach jr. Septic Tank Advice That Will Save you Money!
11 July 2019 | 3 replies
Remember as well, that if you don't see the pumping guy digging up all three covers when pumping they did not pump the tank correctly.Updated tanks have internal baffle walls which are present from the manufacturer enabling the solids to be separated from the liquids , meaning if they only pump from the center cover which is most common.1.They don't get all of the water out of the tank.2.They cannot visually inspect the outlet condition.3.They cannot clean the outlet filter. 4.They cannot inspect the inlet condition where the pipe comes in from the house.Hope this post helps you to educate you on septic maintenance and possibly saves you money in the future.
Alan McClain Making repairs before renting unit
2 August 2019 | 20 replies
Someone could technically live in it, however it is not visually appealing.
Matthew Banks Answered: Sharing some helpful HVAC advice/insight
11 February 2024 | 2 replies
That's when you need to be able to visually inspect and even test some of the parts to identify an issue (like the flame sensor or the ignitor).
Joshua Post New to REI. Nervous, should I get training?
15 March 2024 | 17 replies
Be an agent (listing specifically)Great at analytics, visuals and garnering insights? 
Adam Rose Looking to purchase my first AirBNB in Panama City Beach!
1 October 2022 | 15 replies
I added the picture because its easier to visualize the area when looking at a map.
Christopher Sarmiento To Heloc or Cash out Refi after a potential BRRRR
9 May 2022 | 4 replies
I'll speak to some mortgage lenders that do both HELOC and Cash out REFI to see if they can give me a better visual on this, the actual numbers.  
Douglas Christian WHY CAN'T I PULL THE TRIGGER
3 December 2008 | 0 replies
If you live in a home or condo why is it that you can pay the mortgage there, but you can not visualize someone paying you a mortgage payment or a payment in general.Nike has a SLOGAN that says DO ITI agree with them until you do it you will not know whether or not real estate investing is for you.
Kiki Helland Should appraiser know of issues?
17 September 2015 | 9 replies
Hi Kiki,I'm an appraiser in NC and typically only a visual inspection is done during the time an appraiser is at the house.
Tony R Fox Low Cash, How to Buy a Foreclosed Home at Auction
16 April 2022 | 8 replies
So being able to talk through your successes with the paper trail to demonstrate them can go a long way (include a few graphs or pie charts... a lot of bankers like visuals).
Marcin G. permits
8 February 2014 | 16 replies
Sometimes you will get lucky and only inspect the plumbing or electrical but depending on their mood they start looking over other things and if they are visually apparent and obvious that it requires being up to code they will make you do the needful.