DonTx Posted October 29, 2004 Report Posted October 29, 2004 Todays inspection was of a 32 unit apartment. (thank you ASHI website) I took two of my inspectors with me so we could knock it out today. The guy wanted every unit inspected...not a problem for the right kind of money. The people were interesting as they always are. From the young lady in the last unit with a mental disorder to the "Maintenance Man" all the way to the attorney who lived like a bum. Gotta love this job!! Here are a few pics. Download Attachment: .jpg"] IMG_0529[1].jpg 58.52 KB Download Attachment: .jpg"] IMG_0539[1].jpg 74.66 KB Download Attachment: .jpg"] IMG_0540[1].jpg 76.79 KB Download Attachment: .jpg"] IMG_0545[1].jpg 45.52 KB Wrong button clicked = edit
Terence McCann Posted October 29, 2004 Report Posted October 29, 2004 Great pics, a real slice of Americana. Were the rolling papers (Disclaimer: I had to ask a friend what these were) in the same suite as the guy with the pet snake? I've always wondered about people that would have a pet snake, not sure I see the attraction in having a snake for a pet.
kurt Posted October 29, 2004 Report Posted October 29, 2004 What was the "right kind of money" for a 32 unit in Texas? I oughta bring you along on a Section 8 stinker inspection in beautiful West Side Chicago. It's an education in our wonderful Gov't. housing program, AND, you don't just find rolling papers w/ a couple stems & seeds; we have an array of controlled substances available for our tenants. I say "our" because we get to pay their rent.
DonTx Posted October 29, 2004 Author Report Posted October 29, 2004 No, the snake guy wasn't the one with the papers. Actually the guy had 3 pet snakes and he offered to let me hold one. I politely declined. However Inspector Mark gladly took him up on his offer (obviously by the pic). He also had 3 parakeets and about 15 goldfish in a little aquarium and a mean assed little dog. Mr. Pot Smoker also had some Saran wrap on a table by the door with some more seeds and goodies. I found it kinda ironic that he used an AFLAC insurance brochure to roll 'em on. When I first bid the job, I figured it would take two inspectors a day and half to inspect the whole complex. I was suppose to be on vacation this week, however a busted water line, a forecasted week of rain in Oklahoma and then this job came up so I decided to stay and help them. I bid the jobs at a C note per unit and since he was a really nice guy and we finished in one day, I gave him a little discount that knocked the final price down to $2700. He was happy with the inspection and had his cousin who lives locally, and who is also an investor, come over and meet us.
kurt Posted October 29, 2004 Report Posted October 29, 2004 That's about right. I usually figure somewhere around a Benjamin per unit myself. I like those jobs.
Brian G Posted November 1, 2004 Report Posted November 1, 2004 Originally posted by Donald Lawson Download Attachment: .jpg"] IMG_0529[1].jpg 58.52 KB Gee, I sure hope you recommended a sign here saying "Danger! Do NOT stick your fingers or metal objects between the secondary covers into the areas with live wiring!" You can't be too careful. Download Attachment: .jpg"] IMG_0539[1].jpg 74.66 KB IMHO, reptiles are NOT pets. Any critter with absolutely no capacity for affection is not a pet in my book. That would include reptiles, fish, and ex-wives for starters. [:-dev3][][:-dev3] Download Attachment: .jpg"] IMG_0540[1].jpg 76.79 KB It's been another long day. What am I looking at here Don? Download Attachment: .jpg"] IMG_0545[1].jpg 45.52 KB They probably all sit around afterwards going "AFLAC!" and giggling a lot. [:-party]
bradfeldt Posted November 2, 2004 Report Posted November 2, 2004 Brian, I think that is a piece of asbestos (assumed) pipe wrap that has been removed from the pipe and left in the area.
DonTx Posted November 4, 2004 Author Report Posted November 4, 2004 Well shucks, I didn't think about the possibility of asbestos. The pic is of an open pipe in the return air chase. I could never figure out if it was a vent (tried my gas detector, didn't get a reading) or some old drain that may have been relocated. This was at a 2nd story unit so I figured it had to be one or the other.
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