1978 home, things I should look for?

[03mustangdude]

property condition report. what is 50% life on roof?

Case Number: 492-795234 Contract Area: 1D
Current Step: 2-Appraisal Complete Address: 5402 VERMILLION TRL
Step Date: 02/22/2013 City, St Zip: ARLINGTON, TX 76017-0000
HOC: Denver
Property Condition Report
Item Description/Condition Item Functionality Functionality/Test Notes 
Cooling/Air-Conditioner: OK HVAC tested and
functional?:
Via generator HVAC system was
functional
--Heating/Furnace: OK Yes at the time of inspection
--HVAC System Duct: OK _______________________________________
Electrical Wiring: OK Electric supply
tested and
functional?:
Via generator, electrical system was
--Other: OK functional at the time of inspection
--Other: OK Yes _______________________________________
Stove/Range/Oven: Missing Built-in appliances
tested and
functional?:
Missing the stove/range and dishwasher
at
--Kitchen Cabinets: OK the time of inspection
--Other: Missing No ___________________________________________
Plumbing: OK Water supply
tested and
functional?:
Via compressor plumbing system held
the 30
--Sink: OK minute 35 PSI test
--Other: OK Yes ______________________________________________
Water Heater: OK Water heater
functional?:
Electric water heater drianed no visible
Yes damages at the time of inspection
________________________________________________
Sewer/Septic System: OK Sanitary &
plumbing system
functional?:
Water off at the time of inspection no
leaks
--Toilet: OK noted near drains & traps
--Other: OK Yes _____________________________________________
Roof: OK Roofing in
acceptable
condition?:
Inspected on the top of roof found no
--Other: OK damage still has 50% of life span

[Pro88LX]

Unfortunately, a board member here did the same thing with a rental property owned by a friend of mine. They were being evicted, so they stole everything that wasn't bolted down.

dude, you cant just post that and not out the fucker.

[Roscoe]

dude, you cant just post that and not out the fucker.

troof

[03mustangdude]

ya i'm trying to buy a hud that I can rent out after 1 yr. This house is pretty cheap with a good area to rent out of.

[War Machine]

foundation would be my number one concern. I know a foundation guy if you need one.

[bcoop]

dude, you cant just post that and not out the fucker.

He knows who he is, and won't ever admit to it. It's been several years now. In this case, it was outright theft.


In the OP's case, I'm not sure who fucked who. Sure, the homeowners bought new appliances. But I'm pretty sure there were appliances there when they moved in. The new ones were obviously gone when the house was foreclosed on, as evidenced by the pictures. But I'm leaning towards the bank got fucked, and the previous homeowners are shitty people.

[03mustangdude]

Used to have an above ground 30ft pool but either the bank took it or they broke it and left the deck. Pool like that is only 3-4k though.

[TexasT]

property condition report. what is 50% life on roof?

Case Number: 492-795234 Contract Area: 1D
Current Step: 2-Appraisal Complete Address: 5402 VERMILLION TRL
Step Date: 02/22/2013 City, St Zip: ARLINGTON, TX 76017-0000
HOC: Denver
Property Condition Report
Item Description/Condition Item Functionality Functionality/Test Notes 
Cooling/Air-Conditioner: OK HVAC tested and
functional?:
Via generator HVAC system was
functional
--Heating/Furnace: OK Yes at the time of inspection
--HVAC System Duct: OK _______________________________________
Electrical Wiring: OK Electric supply
tested and
functional?:
Via generator, electrical system was
--Other: OK functional at the time of inspection
--Other: OK Yes _______________________________________
Stove/Range/Oven: Missing Built-in appliances
tested and
functional?:
Missing the stove/range and dishwasher
at
--Kitchen Cabinets: OK the time of inspection
--Other: Missing No ___________________________________________
Plumbing: OK Water supply
tested and
functional?:
Via compressor plumbing system held
the 30
--Sink: OK minute 35 PSI test
--Other: OK Yes ______________________________________________
Water Heater: OK Water heater
functional?:
Electric water heater drianed no visible
Yes damages at the time of inspection
________________________________________________
Sewer/Septic System: OK Sanitary &
plumbing system
functional?:
Water off at the time of inspection no
leaks
--Toilet: OK noted near drains & traps
--Other: OK Yes _____________________________________________
Roof: OK Roofing in
acceptable
condition?:
Inspected on the top of roof found no
--Other: OK damage still has 50% of life span

50% life on a 25yr shingle 12.5 years left. Does it already have two layers. I'll read the rest when I get home.

[S_K]

Buy some upper cabinets and paint all of them to match. Put on matching hardware. It will look good.

[MattB]

Used to have an above ground 30ft pool but either the bank took it or they broke it and left the deck. Pool like that is only 3-4k though.

I believe on foreclosures they have weird terms when it comes to pools, so it would be no surprise if that was torn-out after the bank took it over.

[lowthreeohz]

My buddy bought a house in bedford.. they literally took the WHOLE fucking kitchen, left the sink sitting on the floor.

[Kart21]

Termites, Get an Inspector.

Found some in a house we were looking at and we bailed.

[lincolnboy]

On FHA loan do they turn down loans on visiable areas that have wood rot. Too bad the old resident cant be contacted. be good to get utility bills. Hvac test would also be nice to do.

[UserX]

Asbestos was banned in 1978, but builders were allowed to use up existing inventory. Have that shit checked, for real. You don't want any of that bullshit.

[TexasT]

property condition report. what is 50% life on roof?

Case Number: 492-795234 Contract Area: 1D
Current Step: 2-Appraisal Complete Address: 5402 VERMILLION TRL
Step Date: 02/22/2013 City, St Zip: ARLINGTON, TX 76017-0000
HOC: Denver
Property Condition Report
Item Description/Condition Item Functionality Functionality/Test Notes 
Cooling/Air-Conditioner: OK HVAC tested and
functional?:
Via generator HVAC system was
functional
--Heating/Furnace: OK Yes at the time of inspection
--HVAC System Duct: OK _______________________________________
Electrical Wiring: OK Electric supply
tested and
functional?:
Via generator, electrical system was
--Other: OK functional at the time of inspection
--Other: OK Yes _______________________________________
Stove/Range/Oven: Missing Built-in appliances
tested and
functional?:
Missing the stove/range and dishwasher
at
--Kitchen Cabinets: OK the time of inspection
--Other: Missing No ___________________________________________
Plumbing: OK Water supply
tested and
functional?:
Via compressor plumbing system held
the 30
--Sink: OK minute 35 PSI test
--Other: OK Yes ______________________________________________
Water Heater: OK Water heater
functional?:
Electric water heater drianed no visible
Yes damages at the time of inspection
________________________________________________
Sewer/Septic System: OK Sanitary &
plumbing system
functional?:
Water off at the time of inspection no
leaks
--Toilet: OK noted near drains & traps
--Other: OK Yes _____________________________________________
Roof: OK Roofing in
acceptable
condition?:
Inspected on the top of roof found no
--Other: OK damage still has 50% of life span

That is just the hud condition report , you NEED to get a professional
Out there to look it over . Look for some one with TAREI and/or ASHI affiliation. They should have a license from the state. The lower the number, the longer they have been inspecting and the more experience. My father inspected for years so I have a pretty good idea what to look for but it is definitely worth a few dollars to get a fresh set of eyes to check it over.
The yellow pages are full of inspectors. Call and ask a few questions, if you shop price you will get what you pay for.