7 Things to Inspect when Buying a House that Inspectors & Agents Don't

[@freedom_mentor]

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[@desertedenblooms]

Great info! except that even in Vegas or in any desert YOU CAN AND WILL have FLASH FLOODING, take a look at tge first weekend os Sept 2023 Vegas turned into a river.

[@ILUVGOLF]

Phil's list: 1. Check the HVAC ducting. a. You don't want an HVAC system that's too big or too small. b. Especially where the air comes out and the air handling system. c. Mold can cause sickness d. Take the AC vents off and feel around 2. Inspect the home when it is raining. a. Water run-off gathers in certain areas that can be costly if the water doesn't flow efficiently b. Doesn't apply if you're in desert. 3. Flood zones a. Study where the flood zones are in relation to your property. b. Check FEMA flood map c. Buy flood insurance. 4. Sink holes Review sink holes in the area in relation to your home 5. Sales history a. Review if the home sells for less than it is purchased for. If this is a trend; there's a good reason for it. b. People like living in a home that they love. c. Check prop stream 6. Varied visits of the home to get a better picture Review wind currents, different days of the week, weather patterns, etc 7. Interview the neighbors a. Ask them about pros and cons of the neighborhood. b. You'll learn things that only they know. c. Discover hidden issues in neighborhood Bonus: HOAs Beware of HOA fees. Thank you Phil! I love your content and personality. I am binge watching your content.

[@TeamHomewardFound]

Thank you for cliff noting this! It definitely helps 🙂

[@MsZis]

Thank you

[@yashbalkaran7834]

Thank you

[@jldude84]

I was surprised to hear about it being bad if your system is too big...anyone know why this is a bad thing?

[@cliffhanger8638]

❤️

[@margaretd3710]

I’m selling my home because it’s in a HOA. HATE the HOA!!! And they hate me because I fight back. But I’m in my mid-70s and I don’t want to live my last decade in an ongoing battle. So I’m getting my home ready to go on the market and I’ll buy another home that’s not in a HOA. NEVER AGAIN!

[@freedom_mentor]

We understand. HOA's can be tricky, here is a video that goes into great detail about them: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGeVmHWbd8SDmpY

[@ScientistPrepper]

You want career offenders and meth houses in stead?

[@miajean352]

⁠@@ScientistPrepperHe just wants to live in peace “you leave him alone too” that’s not what he said! And just so you’re aware; not everyone who doesn’t live in an HOA are career offenders or are running meth houses. Be kind to your elders and use more wisdom!

[@ahighlandgirl]

Sounds like me. I want to move because of the HOA

[@nouche-30064]

​@@freedom_mentor Some makes people's lives miserable because they have nothing else to do in their empty lives‼️ New law in Florida should spread throughout all the 50 States ‼️🙏

[@michaelb.8953]

Might I add doing a radon check at your inspection. Twelve years ago when I bought my current house I spent the measly $100 extra for the radon check and it turned out the house had pretty high levels of radon. The seller wasn't very happy to have to install a radon mitigation system costing him over $5,000 at settlement, but if you want me to buy your house he had to do it. I was only looking out for the long term health of myself and my family.

[@sandycrawford2602]

Michael B. ... thank you for your valuable tip. I have a free radon testing kit. I’m not selling but is this type of test kit any good?

[@thediplomasta5891]

I'm in Florida. As far as I know, we don't have radon here. Well, no basements. With houses built on mud and limestone. But, I reckon we have our own caveats. Whatever it is, I'll take it, over salted roads any day! Hahaha.

[@anniealexander9616]

Does a comany wanting you to spend $5000 ever say everything is ok? 🤔

[@johnboykin3128]

Make sure your home is gluten free

[@BikeHelmetMk2]

You can check for Radon maps that cover your area. They'll tell you if you're in a high risk zone. But actual testing is the only way to know for sure. I think for young families that might be an issue. If you had a basement and babies/kids/toddlers play in it... radon is a heavy gas. If it pools in large quantities, you have increased risk from that lifetime exposure. www.radonaware.ca/radon-resources/maps en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radon "Epidemiological studies have shown a clear link between breathing high concentrations of radon and incidence of lung cancer. Radon is a contaminant that affects indoor air quality worldwide. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer, after cigarette smoking, causing 21,000 lung cancer deaths per year in the United States. About 2,900 of these deaths occur among people who have never smoked. While radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer, it is the number one cause among non-smokers, according to EPA policy-oriented estimates."

[@sandycrawford2602]

I can’t tell you how helpful your lectures are . I am a widow in my 70s and have only purchased one house in my lifetime. I’m still in it after 30yrs and have had to repair items you have on your watch list . I just inherited a larger home and had to do immediate flood repairs. I used your contractor guidelines and was able to catch things you mentioned. Had to use my son to confront the contractor only once ... otherwise I spoke up quickly when I observed the workers going in the wrong direction. . Thank you for your sharing valuable info .

[@freedom_mentor]

Sandy Crawford Thanks so much for sharing that. I’m thrilled that your trust in my advice and diligence in executing upon it has helped you avoid some pitfalls. I pray your newest acquisition is a success for you

[@SOM-Canada]

Phil Pustejovsky nice comments

[@johnnygodel7531]

I am a landlord and home-owner in Antwerp, Belgium. Many years ago I watched Pustejovsky's video, and bought and read two of his books. I decided to acquire another property. After searching for three years and systematically applying his principles when evaluating a property, I found the house of my dreams ad bought it, negotiating a 60K euro discount. I now live in this villa with antique interior and a 8300 m2 garden since 2,5 years and not a day has passed that I did not consider myself a very lucky person with this house. Thank you, Mr.Phil Pustejovsky. You are the best by test.

[@ginaloveslife632]

Aww❤️

[@madixirekt2945]

Brasschaat? 😉

[@freedom_mentor]

Wow! This is amazing. You're welcome!

[@melangreathouse2209]

Phil, my friend, “You Are The Best”! I know Realtors who would not even SUGGEST these 7 nuggets of wisdom. What I especially like about you, is you don’t HAVE to have aKZbin channel! I took notes, and have already subscribed, and am a loyal fan. Boy! You made my day!

[@denisemoore4266]

Yep! Always inspect on a rainy day for sure!

[@mikewhite9818]

Denise Moore Inspectors look for water evidence in attics and inside the house. They also have moisture meters and the use them everywhere especially bathrooms.

[@jasontayn7028]

Always

[@vividvulpe9842]

word.

[@TeamHomewardFound]

Absolutely! I live in the PNW and I just walked a client through a transaction and we booked an inspection on a rainy day.... We discovered massive leaks and ended up walking and keeping their earnest. Always ALWAYS view the home as many times as possible in different weather shifts

[@GuitarsAndSynths]

we need rain in California has been too dry

[@duckmann5000]

This is in my opinion, the Best Video Ever On Home Inspections!!! We live in Florida, and his information here is just Gospel- thank you so much for your extensive videos and the true emotion behind your knowledge.

[@barbarajansen4912]

Thank you for that valuable information! I took notes! I have a small addendum to the list. Ask previous owners for their heating bills. It will tell you a lot about the insulation of the house. Smell the garage and basement. You can tell if moisture is getting in. Smells moldy. Get a list of all home improvements on the home by the owner. Check for: 1. Age of furnace and quality 2. Age of roof 3. Check gutters for warpage and seal loss. Winter icicles and ice dams can be a problem if gutters are not tightened and sealed, particularly an older home. 4. Decide whether to buy a home with or without vinyl siding. Painting every few years can be costly. 5. Location location location. If you can hear the highway, prepare for a lot of dust and monotonous sound. Visit at rush hour and check for noise. Silence is golden! 6. Does your neighbor have a pool? I lost a cat that drowned in an above ground pool because the neighbor did not cover it in the wintertime. Saddest day of my life. Take note and build a cat fence if you plan on having pets. 7. I know this may be difficult to discover but if your neighbor takes a motorcycle to work early in the morning and you work nights, this just might be an issue. And if the whole family rides one, well then, in you’re in for a treat! All in all, I would just spend a whole day in the town and walk by the house morning, noon and night just to get a feel of what permanency will be like. Especially if it’s your last lifelong investment.

[@АлексейЛесуков-ч3ь]

He missed the plumbing it is a high priority..

[@audreywy1743]

Really great tips! I'm currently getting a new hvac system installed and they actually explained the duct sizing purpose. The previous ducts were way too small. I never would have thought about that. I also would avoid HOA's like the plague they are!

[@vjc4502]

I have an HOA & am glad I do. My neighbors can't park on their grass or put an RV in their driveway. There are no purple houses or cars on blocks in my neighborhood either. All back yard sheds can't be visible from the front yard which is a good thing since my neighbor tried to build a shed that not only stood 2 feet above the fencing, but blocked his lighting to his dining room (he found out it was against code anyway). I can't have tall trees that block my neighbors hillside view...I got dwarf trees so it's all good & I believe it's a fair exchange for no purple houses to reduce my value...just my thoughts

[@audreywy1743]

@@vjc4502 this is EXACTLY why I don't like HOA's. As you mentioned repeatedly, it's THEIR property. They should be able to do those thing if they want. This is America (right now anyways) & people have the right to make these choices if they want. Government is already way too involved in the people's lives and this is just asking to be controlled more. No thank you.

[@vjc4502]

@@audreywy1743 I get it. We own it, we should be able to do what we want with it. If all things were equal, I would agree. I just don't want cars up on blocks or purple houses in the area or neighboring areas that can negatively impact my home value. Because of that I'm ok with some boundaries or guidelines regarding my property's appearance. My home is an investment & I don't want someone else's freedom to do what they want to do to negatively impact my resale value. I made the choice to live in an HOA community in an effort to ensure my property value would be maintained regardless of others preferences and have no regrets. It's good to have the freedom to make that choice.

[@karah1838]

@@vjc4502 gota agree with audrey

[@KaliKali-hv9bt]

@@vjc4502 I 1000% AGREE WITH YOU. free country blah blah...people find ways to do annoying as shit or hinder value...I prolly would to until the HOA tells me I am not allowed to soemthing....lol

[@tomlaureys1734]

That's a great tip about doing the inspection on a rainy day. I happened to get lucky and have the inspection on a rainy day. There was water all over the basement and in the yard. The septic in the front yard was also full of water. I killed the deal. If I had the inspection on a sunny day I may have bought the house and I'd be dealing with all those problems.

[@kennethramsey4699]

A blessing is always on purpose. May God continue to bless you and your family looking out for yous!

[@jamesebola1250]

Septic system in front yard?! You must live in TX, a.k.a. the shit hole state.

[@freedom_mentor]

Yup! Rainy days are your friend when it comes to inspections.

[@rsscorpio1975]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge. It's hard to find experienced truth without someone wanting something in return. Much appreciated, Phil!

[@freedom_mentor]

You're so welcome! Thanks for the kind words.

[@lorenzomatthew158]

Thank you Phil, the information you provide to the public is GOLD.

[@freedom_mentor]

Thanks! That means a lot to me.

[@lloydosmondjr1]

I'm a Home Inspector and you are absolutely right. I love it when it's raining on inspection day. We can check how the water leaves the roof, where it goes, does water lay along the foundation and property....... Personally I want to see if the culvert at the driveway is working properly.

[@cminchey0909]

Home inspectors are nothing more than a Captain obvious I know I’ve been in Construction for over 20 years and ashamed too say I done home inspections for seven years it’s way more about keeping the agents,

[@yamiatemyugi]

This video was wonderful. I'm glad I found it. The AC one makes sense. Particularly in the area, I'm in where it's hot. I had mold in my AC, its been cleaned but it still comes back. The rain one was interesting and something I would have never thought to ask about. One little thing about my house that REALLY annoys me is whenever the water is turned on in the bathroom, the pipes (that go directly above my room) making a loud hissing sound. Try the water in the bathroom and go into each of the room to see if you can hear anything. I think the pressure just needs to be adjusted a little because its incredibly loud and Really annoying early in the morning

[@tedpert8786]

Piping is too small also I ac if ductwork is small you have air noise!

[@yamiatemyugi]

@@tedpert8786 The ducting is plenty big enough. I'm not entirely sure how to clean it. It in cieling ducting and the filter only gets changed once a year. Its going to be cleaned in March. I'm not the only apartment with the problem

[@Badficwriter]

@@yamiatemyugi I hired Stanley Steemer to steam clean my ductwork. They seal the whole thing off and sterilize it. They told me the ducts have to be sturdy to do this. My ducts are metal, so they can handle it just fine. I had them do an estimate on a new house and they also took a look at the dryer vent. Apparently dryer vents collect lint and its a fire hazard. They would take care of that too.

[@cottondai]

Wow totally amazing eye opening lesson. Do u have a video of the HVAC ducts mold inspection?

[@AceSky01]

Bought your book for my kindle can't wait to read it, getting ready to look at potential buy of a small home on Pennsylvania, I live in NYC. Thanks again

[@fredasavahl3050]

Oh man! Did I get caught buying property with gas leak had to replace all gas lines / termites in shed. Even though I had licensed inspectors & paid them. Cost s twice as much as initial price ! Any way got it all fixed. Thanks for all your info Phil.

[@imout671]

Great advice sir. I do interview the neighbors but they may also have an interest in the house for their other family members and may want to steer you away.

[@Emmanuel-jf7xf]

Talk to more than one neighbor. The more the better.

[@PaintingandExercise]

They may not like your color, your children, your pets, your work truck, your teenagers, your accent, the # of vehicles you own, and more. They may just hate the seller and are attempting to drive away buyers.

[@freedom_mentor]

Thank you! That could be true...

[@bigboss5705]

I watched you a year ago, i followed all steps. It was really worth to watch. Now I am buying 2nd property,

[@freedom_mentor]

Awesome! So glad to hear. Have you purchased anymore?

[@catsmeow8504]

Best advise avoid HOA's like the plague.

[@freedom_mentor]

They can be...

[@ashleyshappynook]

Thank you! Closing on a home soon! My husband and I appreciate this video

[@ginaloveslife632]

I absolutely ❤️this community... new real estate investor here. This is the best channel thus far

[@stevensigns946]

recently had a inspection on a house I put an offer on. It started raining hard while in the basement and right before my very eyes a stream of water started pouring through the cinder blocks about half way up... never would have known on a sunny day.... thank you, thank you, thank you !!! (PS, explained the squeegee in the corner of the basement)

[@freedom_mentor]

So glad this video helped!

[@craigwillson5974]

Like lots of people, I'm not a big fan Real Estate Agents, but this Realtor is actually giving some good advice. I think he makes several good points in this video, and he's obviously got year's of experience to draw from. I'd pay attention if you're planning on buying house anytime soon.

[@freedom_mentor]

Experience matters! Make sure you ask what type of experience they have before you hire them. This applies to anyone you hire. Glad to hear you found someone who seems knowledgable.

[@jefferyamadius1921]

Phil, you're an amazing person and straight forward Advisor. Your particular steps are indeed so fundamental whether regarding buying a new or pre-owned home. Unfortunately and in various states, so many vulnerable home buyers got ripped off because they lack necessary home inspection information, and rely on Inspectors who do not care about humanity! I'm a home pest Inspector and I come across various and critical masonry/structural defects on a daily basis (TX) in both new and old homes where the homeowners have no clue what's going on in their own backyard. It's really shocking.. I wanted to thank you for stepping forward and sharing some of your knowledge that can be so useful for people nationwide.

[@freedom_mentor]

Thank you so much! You're welcome. Hopefully this wisdom will help the next buyer...

[@Skanzool]

I gave him a thumbs up because he actually knows what he's talking about. I can relate to the story about the train tracks behind the house....the very same thing happened to my friend and his wife and they sold. The house has been sold several times over the last 15 years since they got out!

[@jldude84]

I definitely learned the hard way about #6 when I bought my first house. Bought a little starter house on a street in between a middle school and a high school with a sidewalk all the way down in between them. Between 2:30 and 4:00 or so every weekday afternoon I had to listen to about 200 kids screaming and cursing at each other 20 feet from my living room as they walked down the sidewalk in full view of everything on my porch and in my front yard (actually had 2 bicycles and a chainsaw stolen off my porch thanks to this). AND there was a train that would rumble by blowing it's horn at 7:30am 500 feet away...

[@freedom_mentor]

Ugh. Sorry to hear that! Did you end up selling it?

[@tonicureton2612]

I absolutely love your delivery. Lol. Very entertaining. Great information coupled with the perfect presentation! Thank you!🙏♥️

[@DonnaSea]

H.O.A. "Horrible Organization of Aholes!" LMAO So true!! Lived in townhome community for 4 years and would have stayed if not for the nightmare HOA.

[@viewthoughmyeyes]

I love the acronym HOAs Horrible organization for assholes!!! so true! I never got served in person but by newspaper. Spent 27k in court and they still got my house after 12 years and then they sold my hoise for 40k prophet.

[@michaelsix9684]

HOAs in TX are such a headache--they can do some things, but they have too much control

[@freedom_mentor]

Yup!

[@quinnchristopher5734]

Nov 2 2020. I am SO happy i found you. My daughter and boyfriend WANT to buy a home. You were sent to me. I know it. Cant wait to watch all yohr videos. Thank you so so much Susan Bardaro

[@royalnavarre1673]

Check for termite tunnels along the base of the house and also check for mold. (Common in Arizona)

[@Badficwriter]

These are good points. I love duct cleaning services! I had black mold in a house once, and the air was so clear when they were done! I consider it a good idea to use them, even if the house is just old. People with allergies can be affected by old dander in the ducts, tobacco can leave an odor...cleaned ducts help these issues! I appreciate the comments about radon. That had never come up in my history of buying houses, now I'm paranoid about the ground. The sinkhole map of North Carolina is a bit worrisome, but the location I want to move is safe...

[@michaelzoellner2507]

Great video as always, Phil! When I bought my first home I interviewed the neighbors but I’m curious your experience on interviewing them with the intent to rent. Seems many aren’t happy that renters will be coming in and how you handle that dynamic.

[@freedom_mentor]

Don't tell them you are renting!

[@Mark-ye9pi]

1. HVAC ducts (check for mold) 2. Inspect the property on a rainy day 3. Flood zones (FEMA MAPS) 4. Ask about Sink holes nearby 5. Sales history for red flags 6. Varied visits (night day morning, weekend, weekday) 7. Interview the neighbors 8. Pay for an inspection from a full-time inspector 9. Termite tunnels at the base of the house

[@veedavis467]

Thank You For listing this and adding termite❤

[@freedom_mentor]

Thanks for commenting!

[@gladysvogel9442]

Well done. I learned something new! Thank you!

[@aribokovza1257]

This was not only informative and super helpful …but very entertaining …you clearly love what you do…thanks for sharing .

[@freedom_mentor]

Appreciate that! That means a lot.

[@alexanderpitman9433]

Rain thing is definitely true. Lots of basements in my county where they leak in some way. Finding a truly dry basement here is like finding a four leaf clover in a patch of them. Discounting the summer that I found more than a dozen four leaf clovers, of course.

[@lornakim5008]

Lucky You! ^^ 🌅🗽💖🌉🎆🎁🍀

[@freedom_mentor]

We have seen this time and time again.

[@Agentxile]

I just had a new furnace installed with a UV light. The air handler is amped up too. I now have allergies to something in the air, especially being in the house more often during the pandemic. Checked the filter and it is overflowing with dust. I've learned that I need to change the air filter more frequently to compensate for the stronger air flow.

[@freedom_mentor]

Has it helped?

[@Agentxile]

@@freedom_mentor Your video is fantastic. I saved it for the future.

[@ForrestNeal]

I watched you in 2013 and just saw one of your ads! Glad you're still making videos! A for effort!

[@freedom_mentor]

Awesome! Thanks! Have you watched any other of our videos?

[@sonder007]

Rainy day inspection is so important. I wish I knew that before buying my house

[@jaredthetrain5309]

Yo other real estate youtube infotainers need to learn from this guy. He kept it simple, caught people's attention, and was very knowledgable about real estate. freakin awesome vid man i subbed.

[@freedom_mentor]

Thanks so much! That means a lot.

[@lissette1886]

And #9: Check the sex offenders list if any are registered in the neighborhood.

[@freedom_mentor]

Well said....

[@CrystalChaney-hl1sy]

Especially if you have children

[@indiamerceofficial]

Just did this last night . Great advice

[@Badficwriter]

They're pretty much everywhere though.

[@donmulder8061]

If you can afford a nice house with an HOA, you can afford a nice house without one.

[@Apollo9100YT]

What is HOA for?

[@donmulder8061]

@@Apollo9100YT That is a loaded question. Those for Homeowner Associations or HOAs (real estate industry and HOA board members) will tell you it is to either a). maintain upkeep for the common areas and/or b). to protect home appearances and by extension, home values. Others like me will tell you that HOAs are really just a racket to help developers get their development plans approved by ensuring the home buyers are obligated to maintain resultant storm water run off facilities forever instead of the city or county maintaining them and to help the developer sell the new homes by controlling the actions of the buyers while they are still selling homes.

[@_baller]

That is way too generic of a statement

[@donmulder8061]

@@_baller Not really. Why so?

[@_baller]

@@donmulder8061 you do realize HOA provides a service right, I got a better one for you, if you can afford a house with taxes, you can afford one without

[@royalnavarre1673]

Excellent information!! I took notes and appreciate you taking the time to inform us.

[@DiannaFM]

Thanks for your videos. I’ve spent the morning afternoon watching 8 of them so far. I’m looking to buy, it’s a little frustrating to find something in my price range that’s not pending or contingent in upstate SC.

[@freedom_mentor]

Awesome! Glad you have found value in them.

[@marktalksmoney1956]

Many inspectors are part time amateurs with full time jobs, Find one that works with investors Or at least is a full time inspector.

[@sandycrawford2602]

CLIFF TALKS MONEY ... thanks for that valuable tip

[@Dennis0824]

Also make sure they have adequate errors and omissions insurance. If they miss something in the inspection that ends up costing you thousands of dollars in repairs later, you can sue and their insurance will pay. If the inspector screws up too often he will not be able to get insurance. If they have no insurance, that is a big red flag.

[@marktalksmoney1956]

@@Dennis0824 great point thanks for that.

[@freedom_mentor]

Well said. Like I have said before. Experience matters, don't be afraid to interview a few inspectors before choosing one you feel confident in.

[@pneumatic00]

This was great, Phil! There's a fellow in North Carolina who is a drainage-problem contractor whose videos I watch and I am telling you, some of the houses he works on look as if the entire property and the prop next door and the prop in back of that one all drain into the one houses' yard, or worse, into their basement. Gate City Foundation Drainage

[@freedom_mentor]

It can certainly be a major problem for a property.

[@maryannkelley8187]

Great info. I can see why you are where you are today. Thanks!

[@andrewchalileh5305]

You are so right!!! People must educate themselves about home inspection.

[@freedom_mentor]

Absolutely!

[@heatherbas9458]

Thanks you so much. You share very important things. It helps so many people.

[@freedom_mentor]

Thank you! Love being able to help others learn from my past mistakes and what I have learned through real world experience.

[@Je.rone_]

*Great tips, there's a lot to be aware of*

[@freedom_mentor]

Yup! Couldn't agree more.

[@JesusChrist5000]

check how close the house is to a major thouroughfare or intersection. And especially if the house is downwind from the thouroughfare

[@dwayneflax2304]

Great video!! You thought me things I would have never thought about.

[@coloringwithd]

This is interesting. Thank you. Lol’d over your HOA definition. Thank you for sharing 🌞🌞🌞

[@freedom_mentor]

You're welcome!

[@Poppi_Weez]

Great Video! Love the Energy

[@freedom_mentor]

Appreciate it!

[@truenexus1usa]

Phil, Great topics and good presentation work. I learned something from this, PROPSTREAM. I'm looking to move to Illinois, but not anywhere near Chicago or St. Louis. Illinois, like Fla. has sinkholes, Illinois has abandoned underground coal mines that can collapse without warning. There are also mines probably in Ky., Ind., and Tenn. too.

[@kalisadixon2461]

Thank you so much 🙏. I will keep my eye out for these things.

[@freedom_mentor]

You're welcome! Hope it helped :)

[@MaitiaVangLover]

Amazing information! Thank you sooo much!!

[@jeansoo-learngrowserve3266]

Thank you for this great information!! Will use these when I buy a property :)

[@anamericanentrepreneur]

Don’t expect an inspector to uncover everything!

[@LeoLeo-yo1hw]

First time buying here. And this video is so much helpful. Thank you for posting this! 👍🏼

[@freedom_mentor]

If you are a first time home buyer, watch every video on this playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6DQl3yVnqtne68

[@ThaylorHarmor]

3:31 I wish I inspected my current property on a rainy day...I have a flashing problem on the side of the house and water leaked behind the stucco...don’t ask me how much it cost to fix.

[@sandymoonstone855]

if you were there on a rainy day , how would you know water was going behind stucco ?

[@michaelb.8953]

Could you or could you not have filed a homeowners insurance claim?

[@robelkaltiso5895]

How much did it cost to fix?

[@caroleehubbard8380]

Robel Kaltiso ....LOL. you beat me to it! Ha!

[@pawelwisniewski6849]

Wouldn’t help to be there on rainy day anyway , should have separate inspection for stucco moisture done

[@pioneer7777777]

I would add a sewer line inspection with a camera. It's about $150 and can save you thousands by avoiding a backup. I think it's most useful in older home areas where they have old lines that periodically need to be updated. We did ours per an agent recommendation but I know others that did not get that recommendation and had a backup that was a few grand to take care of.

[@catsmeow8504]

Sewer scope

[@beethovendeguzman7698]

Make your own periscope i made one and put flashlight with it

[@michaelsix9684]

that is cheap, in Houston it would be 300 plus, I had line cleaned out after I bought it, five years later it had to be replaced--7500.00, mistake I made was buying house over 35 yr. old, be careful if you buy houses over 25 yrs. most folks don't keep up with maintenance, over time, house develops issues--stick to houses much newer

[@freedom_mentor]

Great advice! Absolutely...

[@ShirleeSmith-j5g]

There is an older home, 1950, that I am thinking about buying to live in. It has newer popcorn ceiling. So it isn't asbestos, but it also has an added HVAC that wasn't original to the house. The unit is not that large and there is black sooty stuff on the ceiling. I just thought it was dust until you mentioned needing the proper size of unit. Can that stuff actually be mold that is being blown out on the popcorn ceiling?

[@Badficwriter]

Black mold is round spots. Its very identifiable. A large fuzzy patch of black is probably from candles or a dedicated smoker.

[@guineverependragon9804]

Thank you. In Hawaii, we learned to always check the water pressure. Sometimes it was VERY low. Also check for trees like weeping willow which has invasive roots. And folks from certain cultures won't buy if it's near a graveyard or a church.

[@1776Based]

So helpful! I'm buying a 1940s home on the east coast. Inspection on Friday. So nervous

[@freedom_mentor]

Glad it could help! How did it go? Did you get the house?

[@kameishagreenunapologetica8210]

Good job man that was very thorough!! I appreciate the value of every bit of information you shared; SUBSCRIBED💪

[@freedom_mentor]

Thank you so much!

[@fatimohjinadu8769]

Thank you as always. It great information bcos I can apply it my buying routine.

[@freedom_mentor]

You're welcome!

[@teknotech]

Thanks, Phil, you put in lots of good information here!

[@ChefSmith82]

Run all faucets with water. When the faucets run for a little while start to flush your toilet. Watch the basement for backups. Make sure you don’t have a broken tab which costs about $10,000 to fix.

[@mackes3683]

What about asbestos, lead paint or radon? Are these very expensive to fix?

[@freedom_mentor]

Billie Bo Those three items are typically already mentioned in most normal transactions. Most standard contracts mention radon testing; most inspectors point out asbestos (and sometimes appraisers do too) and lead paint is its own disclosure on any houses built before 1979; so while those are important; they are not things that inspectors and agents miss.

[@mackes3683]

@@freedom_mentor Thank you very much for your answer. I actually wanted to know, if you would recommend buying a house that has these issues, if it's a good deal, and hire a contractor to take asbestos and lead paint out. Did you ever fix up a house that had one or all of these issues?

[@freedom_mentor]

@@mackes3683 I own several houses that have asbestos siding. It's great. Building material suppliers still sell asbestos siding. So it depends on where the asbestos is; popcorn ceiling, floor tiles, etc. If the house is cheap enough, asbestos popcorn ceiling and lead based paint can be remediated.

[@mackes3683]

@@freedom_mentor Thank you very much for the information. I appreciate that you took the time to answer me.

[@kaitlinendres476]

Great video- the home inspection is so important. Keep it up!

[@MrPriBoris]

Thank you so much for your tips! I'm now looking for a house in Czechia, and all your pieces of adivce seem to work here as well.

[@freedom_mentor]

Great to hear! Did you end up buying the house?

[@ivoryliving]

Incredibly valuable information! Thank you!

[@freedom_mentor]

You're welcome!

[@TeamHomewardFound]

Oil Tank Sweeps if you live in the Pacific Northwest. About 30-50 years ago we started converting to natural gas and many homeowners skipped out on decommissioning their oil takes appropriately because it was expensive.... Well, fast forward 50 years and now the tanks are eroding into the soils and contaminating the environment which is CRAZY expensive to fix. I closed a home that needed $12k credit to remove all of the contaminated dirt and oil. Not a fun time....to say the least...

[@mattheweasley6291]

Thank you for all the videos you make. Recently got done reading your book how to be a real estate investor. I really enjoyed and all the information. I wish there was a way to get a actual copy of both your books with your autograph in them.

[@laurenhunt9363]

Thank you so much that was an amazing video and i appreciate your tips. I do feel like i have a better sense of where to start with buying! :)

[@freedom_mentor]

So glad it could help!

[@thomasewart-c9g]

Moved in to a house, and the neighbors immediately came over, cut the front grass for us AND THANKED US FOR BUYING IT. Previous owners were "disruptive". Tom

[@freedom_mentor]

That's awesome!

[@paystar3436]

Excellent .. COMMON SENSE TIPS !!! kEEP em' coming .. !

[@nachonacho9785]

Looking to purchase my first home this was very insightful thank you .

[@freedom_mentor]

Great to hear! Did you purchase your first home yet?

[@nachonacho9785]

@@freedom_mentor I did thanks so much

[@lolitabonita08]

Dear Phil can you do a video in how to buy land the right way, how to protect us from crooks, from pitfalls, how to finance it, how to buy with very very little money (poor person-me) what to look for, etc. thank you

[@freedom_mentor]

Watch all of my other videos.

[@nohopeequalsnofear3242]

Your best advice was the HOA. I had a condo, and by god, the hoa was a nightmare.

[@rozawm7291]

Thank you

[@kristichu8395]

Agreed. They do nothing but suck money, and have too much control.

[@freedom_mentor]

Thanks!

[@MrLeo625]

Thanks a lot, I would’ve never had thought of some of those reasons, very helpful!!

[@freedom_mentor]

So glad you found it helpful.

[@theoriginalkrabbypatty]

My husband got a mouse turd shower after he yanked some piece of ceiling down in our basement after moving in! He just stood there covered in mouse poo! I almost threw up but then laughed hysterically!

[@mrsshelton226]

😳😳😳😳😳

[@freedom_mentor]

Oh no....

[@lornakim5008]

Merci Beaucoup for your very interesting & informative Videos🎄

[@freedom_mentor]

You're welcome!

[@akshatkhanna1487]

Great video, Me and my wife are planning t9 buy a townhouse but now your HOA statement just scared me, Is it a big no to get a townhouse to live in?

[@freedom_mentor]

You have to fully understand all the risks of that particular HOA. Watch this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJbYdKSbaclke9E

[@jingshang6254]

Great video. Thank you for your hard work Phil!

[@freedom_mentor]

Thank you Thank you!

[@kimbell1817]

Thank You! Very good information.... Enjoy your day......

[@freedom_mentor]

Anytime!

[@tatyanacrute274]

HOAs are bad, the one I have for three of my rental properties especially, it’s like a shark tank! I wish I would know it before buying!

[@lornakim5008]

My sister likes hers as they do the huge park-like grounds. Depends on the situation & low increases

[@freedom_mentor]

They can be challenge.

[@rookiebeeeautch5847]

Mold is caused by moisture. The tonnage of the unit is irrelevant to the mold issue. If you have high moisture levels in your house you need to add a dehumidifier to your air conditioning unit. Id rather have a unit thats too big, than too small. Its more efficient to have a slightly bigger unit than the load calls for.

[@militarymom6690]

Great, practical info. Thanks, Phil!

[@lamissalawad2488]

thank you for this great information ...so helpful

[@freedom_mentor]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

[@uggamugga9159]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@davidlampe4153]

Thanks for the lesson today!

[@freedom_mentor]

You're welcome!

[@AdventureEncounters]

Thanks for the insight! Can you talk more about off market deals, or point me in the direction of learning about them & what they are? Just starting to learn about real estate and I have heard this term thrown around a few times now. Thanks again!

[@freedom_mentor]

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[@feroukkhan7688]

Thanks Phil great video, I would add that you should also check mobile phone (cell phone) quality also when you're in the property. Also the quality of Wifi is another point I would add and in the UK we can check broadband quality via independent websites that rate the network in the area.

[@kennethramsey4699]

Thanks Mr. Khan!

[@freedom_mentor]

You're welcome! Oh I love that one. Especially if you work from home.

[@shaulmofaz1596]

I save this video I'm getting ready to buy house when cool 😎 down

[@freedom_mentor]

Great! Have you purchased a house yet?

[@learnfrenchwithrinzin8516]

Wow .. Thank you 🙏.. such genuine advices ... Omg I didn’t even know all of these... So so important.. ✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾❤️❤️❤️