Willing to Share Property Inspection Checklist? - Posted by Judith

Real Estate Investing
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Posted by Mike Aaron on June 09, 2002 at 14:50:33:

I would greatly appreciate it if you could email me that list also.

Thanks in advance,

Mike

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Willing to Share Property Inspection Checklist? - Posted by Judith

Posted by Judith on February 08, 2001 at 23:06:24:

I’ve been looking for a decent property inspection checklist-type form I can use when inspecting properties myself. Anyone willing to share theirs? Thanks in advance.

Judith

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Property Inspection Checklist - Posted by Rob FL

Posted by Rob FL on February 09, 2001 at 09:28:46:

This is something I put together when I was starting out. I really don’t use it anymore, but it was saved on my hard drive. I have it in Microsoft Word if anyone wants it emailed.

My disclaimer: This thing may not be completely, so use it at your own risk.

QUICK INSPECTION CHECKLIST

PROPERTY ADDRESS:

DATE:

  1. INTERIOR ROOMS / ROOF STRUCTURE
    a. Layout is acceptable, no weird features, adequate closet space, etc.
    b. Ceilings (holes, cracks, leaks, termite damage, skylights, etc.)
    c. Walls (holes, cracks, termite damage, etc.)
    d. Interior paint (walls, ceilings, etc.)
    e. Floors/Stairs (cracks, holes, squeaky, wobbly, termite damage, etc.)
    f. Carpet / Flooring
    g. Fireplace
    h. Attic (trusses, termite damage, insulation, etc.)
    i. Porch / Patio / Decks (floor, roof, termite damage, screens, etc.)
    j. Garage / Carport (floor, roof, termite damage, garage door, etc.)
    Comments:

  2. KITCHEN
    a. Cabinets, counters, and sink
    b. Appliances: Note which ones are included in the sale (refrigerator, oven/stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, ceiling fans, satellite dish, etc.)
    c. Kitchen plumbing
    Comments:

  3. BATHROOMS
    a. Cabinets, counters, and sink
    b. Tub, shower, and toilet
    c. Tile color is reasonable
    d. Bathroom plumbing
    Comments:

  4. DOORS / WINDOWS
    a. Doors (condition, locks, sliding glass, etc.)
    b. Windows (type, condition, etc.)
    Comments:

  5. ELECTRICAL
    a. Breaker box (looks ok, fuse box, etc.)
    b. Wiring problems (outlets and switches work, aluminum to copper connections, etc.)
    c. Ceiling, wall, and other electrical fixtures are ok
    Comments:

  6. AIR-CONDITIONING / HEATING
    a. Type (central, wall units, etc.)
    b. Condition of inside unit / wall units
    c. Condition of outside unit (compressor)
    Comments:

  7. PLUMBING (Besides Kitchen and Bathrooms)
    a. Water heater
    b. Lawn sprinkler system
    c. Washer/dryer hookups
    d. City/County sewer or septic tank
    e. Swimming pool (pool pump, pool surface, cracks, etc.)
    Comments:

  8. EXTERIOR WALLS / SOFFIT & FASCIA
    a. Exterior walls (cracks, holes, termite damage, etc.)
    b. Exterior paint
    c. Soffit & fascia (rotted wood, paint, etc.)
    d. Ad on rooms, enclosed carports (same exterior building material, etc.)
    Comments:

  9. ROOF AREA
    a. Roof (type, overall condition, shingles, flat, gables, etc.)
    b. Chimney area
    c. Gutters and downspouts
    Comments:

  10. EXTERIOR / LANDSCAPE
    a. Overall neighborhood (location, crime, neighboring houses, etc.)
    b. Curb appeal
    c. Driveway / Walkways
    d. Fences
    e. Landscape
    Comments:

Other Comments:

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Re: Willing to Share Property - Posted by Zack Wiest

Posted by Zack Wiest on February 09, 2001 at 01:04:18:

I e-mailed you the one I use. Hope it helps.

Zack Wiest

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A start - Posted by John J

Posted by John J on February 09, 2001 at 24:07:28:

Judith, the checklist that I posted in my response to the message that Tony posted below at 16:30 today in ref. to Sec. 8 tenants might be a start.