I am not a CPA, but I read about this intensively to better understand what the rules are and got confirmation by multiple CPA's, including some on BP podcasts

I am currently looking at purchasing a property that is located on a 4 acre lot. The house is located in the front of the lot with nearly 3 acres behind it. After walking the property I thought I may be able to purcha...

Also spent days dealing with the issue - testing and documenting the poor quality dirt from and taking samples around to discuss with other topsoil companies and nurseries (who all said it was fill dirt with wood shavings added).The business owner initially accepted my offer of a check for $1500 (out of $3500) if he provided a receipt saying paid in full.  

Also spent days dealing with the issue - testing and documenting the poor quality dirt from and taking samples around to discuss with other topsoil companies and nurseries (who all said it was fill dirt with wood shavings added).The business owner initially accepted my offer of a check for $1500 (out of $3500) if he provided a receipt saying paid in full.

For any kind of investing that will be time sensitive, involve multiple assets, or assets that generate a lot of transaction activity, these checkbook plans will be much more efficient and effective in terms of time, paperwork and expense.As I noted, there are several quality providers of both types of services here on BP.

This house is under contract with multiple people it sounds like.

Have you reached out to local PD to confirm that there are not multiple issues at this location?

I have the occasional one that leaves after 1 year but if your goal is to buy rentals then the more you get the placement fee will become less critical as the whole portfolio will average out most tenants staying for multiple years. 

Laws are going to vary widely from state to state, so even without knowing NC law I am pretty sure it isn't the same, it may still be a good lead list though, the only way to find out is test it for yourself.

And, if so, did you go to multiple banks?