Property Inspection

Comments(9)

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  JohnLocke1st February, 2003

  simbajoy,
  
  You can use a Free CD from Home Depot called ProBook CD.
  
  There are over 1,300 pages and 4,000 illustrations. This I would say is a good place to start in helping you learn about repairs.
  
  Try www.homedepot.com for a store near you. Almost sounds like a commercial.
  
  John $Cash$ Locke

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  simbajoy1st February, 2003

  That is fantastic!! Thank you so much John. I really appreciate the help. I enjoyed your birddog ebook as well.
  
  Andrea

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  2nd February, 2003

  SimbaJoy,
  
  That CD from home depot is a great begining.
  
  I would also suggest that you make going to your local lowes, home depot, and menards a little hobbie.
  
  Spend 3-4 hours per week pricing different items that you will need to repaired in the typical house. For example, how much are toilets, tubs, sinks, faucets, carpet, paint, lighting fixtures, tile, ceramic tile, etc.?
  
  You get the idea, the more you go, the easier it will be to walk into a home, look around, and make a ballpark estimate to make the decision process easier for your clients.
  
  Also, prepare an inspection sheet for when you view these properties. I have one that I use and wouldn't mind sharing it with you. PM me you email and I will send it over to you.
  
  Lastly, when inspecting homes there are a few tools of the trade you are going to need. All of this should cost you no more than $10 bucks. The list includes a flashlight, clip board, leveler, something to prod and poke wood (to see if it is rotting), and a current meter.
  
  There are probably some more things, but I am not an expert in the field of home inspections. There is another idea, befriend some home inspectors and maybe they can give you some tips. Also, contractors and handypeople (I can be PC correct, ) can be very helpful in learning this valuable trade.
  
  Good luck to you and send me a PM so I can get that checklist.
  [addsig]

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  simbajoy2nd February, 2003

  Hi Furiousinc,
  
  I tried to PM you, but I don't think it workded! Would you send what you have to simbajoy@bellsouth.net!
  
  Thanks for the other suggestions too. I did look at the Home Depot software and while it is a great tool, it's more involved than I need to be right now!
  
  -Andrea

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  Sabrina2nd February, 2003

  Hi,
  
  In regards to the inspection sheet, I have a pretty good one. For anybody who would like to get this please send me email with your Fax number since I only have a hard copy of it.
  
  Sabrina
  
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  [ Edited by Sabrina on Date 02/02/2003 ]

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  RepoMan2nd February, 2003

  Sabrina,
  Can you fax me a copy to 908-558-4675.
  
  Thanks,
  Max

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  3rd February, 2003

  sabrina me too fax # 877-592-3407
  thanks in advance

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  JohnMichael3rd February, 2003

  simbajoy,
  
  Email me and I will get you some stuff to help you out.
  [addsig]

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  drgnstr3rd February, 2003

  furiousinc,
  I would like to see it as well if you don't mind. Anyone else with helpful info please feel free. I can use all the help I can get.
  drgnstr@go.com
  Sabrina, me too, please! thanx!
  941-316-9216
  
  Thanks to all!
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  drgnstr [ Edited by drgnstr on Date 02/03/2003 ]