Anyone have any ideas on finding fire-damaged houses other than driving for dollars?
Can you get a list from the county? Can you get in with a fire department employee?
Not sure of the best way, but it seems like there is a better way than just driving around hoping to see one…
Any help would be much appreciated!
Fire damaged properties will get condemned by the city/county, that is the only way you can get such a list… but it will have properties that are in various stages of disrepair for a variety of reasons. Try the Code Enforcement Department or the Property Assessor for a list of condemned/code violations/blighted properties. It’s all pretty much the same thing.
Hi,
Try to establish a relationship with your city / county building department particularly their code enforcement who tags dangerous fire damaged properties. You may also want to make some relationships with the insurance agencies around you who will know when a client had a fire that has totaled their property.
Another thought is get to know some fire captains in your area who could steer you toward fire damaged property.
Keep in mind when looking at fire damaged property those homes older than 1978 which presumable have asbestos, leaded paint or lead pipe fittings could cost a small fortune to have abatement done, and estimating damages properly will make the difference between success and failure.
GR
We are working on a new fire damaged property. This is a 3 bedroom 1 and a half bath colonial located in Springfield. The fire started in the first floor stairway and traveled up to the second floor. The majority of the damage was done by the smoke, the actual fire damage is pretty limited. […]
dchomebuyers,
You sure have been working on this house for sometime. This same exact posting was made in January of 2012 on another site.
I have seen many fire damaged houses In Bangalore , But these days, Investors are willing to purchase damaged houses also, i don’t know why