STR Buyer Hub
Inspections
Never buy a property without an inspection.
What to inspect, by property type
| Inspection | Condo | Townhome | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | Typically required | Typically required | Typically required |
| Wind Mitigation | Not applicable | Typically required | Typically required |
| 4-point | Not applicable | Typically required | Typically required |
| WDO / termite | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mold inspection | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Pool | Not applicable | Not applicable | Optional |
| Septic | Not applicable | Not applicable | Optional |
- Typically required for this property type
- Optional — your call
- Not applicable
Your general inspector also does the wind mitigation and 4-point; WDO / termite is booked separately and mostly matters for ground-floor units. Septic applies only when the home isn’t on city sewer.
Inspectors
Pillar To Post — McLendon Team
Also offer floor plans and mold inspections.
HomeTeam Inspections — Mike Burton
WDO / termite
David Skipper — WDO / Termite
Rusty Johnson — WDO / Termite
Septic
Parker Septic
Superior Septic Sewer
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