A house preowned by drug dealer

[bsrsharma]

Problem 1 is a geological/engineering issue that can be guarded against but almost never guaranteed unless pretty high end construction is used – not likely for production homes. Best guarantee is test of time – I use 5 years as my criterion. More for unusually steep slopes/hillsides (but I am never interested in those anyway at any price) and less for flat lands.

Problem 2 may be resolved if you know someone very familiar with builders. Some real estate professionals on the board may have some knowledge of various builder’s labor practices.

But because of problem 1, why bother with problem 2?

[Wrangler]

I have a question regarding the Meth Lab thing. Would those drug maker live in the Meth Lab house, or they would buy an old (probably isolated) house for the “lab” but live a better house somewhere else? I read this listed house was a formal modal in a relative newer area.

[Wrangler]

I have a question regarding the Meth Lab thing. Would those drug maker live in the Meth Lab house, or they would buy an old (probably isolated) house for the “lab” but live a better house somewhere else? I read this listed house was a formal modal in a relative newer area.

[Marlin]

I tried put in an offer on this property yesterday and was told that there were four other offers WAY higher than mine. I had the impression the agent was full of crap and I have zero tolerance for agent games these days. She actually tried to convince me that 6mo. old comps were reliable indicators that I need to offer full price or more if I didn’t want to lose this gem. The place was in poor condition and it didn’t appear that they tried to cover anything up with paint, and carpet was disgusting. It was extremely obvious that it was not maintained and the pool and waterfall needed much repair. I wish I had this info yesterday as I would have looked closer at the electrical for indications of a hydroponic garden or other clues. I’m curious about the residual toxicity from meth labs and the health risks. Gotta love this forum.
Thanks Rich!

[Marlin]

I tried put in an offer on this property yesterday and was told that there were four other offers WAY higher than mine. I had the impression the agent was full of crap and I have zero tolerance for agent games these days. She actually tried to convince me that 6mo. old comps were reliable indicators that I need to offer full price or more if I didn’t want to lose this gem. The place was in poor condition and it didn’t appear that they tried to cover anything up with paint, and carpet was disgusting. It was extremely obvious that it was not maintained and the pool and waterfall needed much repair. I wish I had this info yesterday as I would have looked closer at the electrical for indications of a hydroponic garden or other clues. I’m curious about the residual toxicity from meth labs and the health risks. Gotta love this forum.
Thanks Rich!

[CDMA ENG]

CDMA ENG…

The new thing in pot growing is “Hidden in plain view”. You will find, probably on youtube, plenty of examples where they took a very nice house and turned it into a greenhouse. Thought being “why would anyone look in a nice nieghborhood?”. I am sure you can find the same for meth. But in all of these case there was no one living at these sites. The people maintaining these places you come and go at night to keep exposure to a minimium.

Then again, if you tore out the old carpet the street value of it could be in the millions with the right connections!

j.k.

C.E.

[CDMA ENG]

CDMA ENG…

The new thing in pot growing is “Hidden in plain view”. You will find, probably on youtube, plenty of examples where they took a very nice house and turned it into a greenhouse. Thought being “why would anyone look in a nice nieghborhood?”. I am sure you can find the same for meth. But in all of these case there was no one living at these sites. The people maintaining these places you come and go at night to keep exposure to a minimium.

Then again, if you tore out the old carpet the street value of it could be in the millions with the right connections!

j.k.

C.E.

[tugg49]

I bought one of those cars at the auctions down in San Ysidro. Great deal on a truck. 7200 for a five year old 4X4. Drugs were supposedly in the trailer the truck was pulling. Two weeks later the thing dies going up a hill. I get a tow and tell the mechanic where I bought it. He says he’ll have to call the DEA if he finds an “extra” somewhere or a kilo broke open in the gas tank. Talk about sweating bullets! (It was the cat converter.) Anyway I took it to the military base and had the dogs sweep it. All clear but I don’t think I would buy another one.
Todays environment has me the same way with “drug dealers” carnage (or EPA for that matter). How do you explain to a DEA guy or LEO that your house was a prior DD’s? Because the plumber found a kilo in the sewer cleanout. You’ll still go to jail, you’ll still be on the news, you’ll still be a suspected offender…god save you if your job has security issues. Just because it’s a deal!? I got just a little close to it and wouldn’t do it again. Images of downtown jail and the explaining I’d have to had done (plus legal costs) ain’t worth no amount of cash. Not to mention involving the family and anyone home at time of the arrest.

[tugg49]

I bought one of those cars at the auctions down in San Ysidro. Great deal on a truck. 7200 for a five year old 4X4. Drugs were supposedly in the trailer the truck was pulling. Two weeks later the thing dies going up a hill. I get a tow and tell the mechanic where I bought it. He says he’ll have to call the DEA if he finds an “extra” somewhere or a kilo broke open in the gas tank. Talk about sweating bullets! (It was the cat converter.) Anyway I took it to the military base and had the dogs sweep it. All clear but I don’t think I would buy another one.
Todays environment has me the same way with “drug dealers” carnage (or EPA for that matter). How do you explain to a DEA guy or LEO that your house was a prior DD’s? Because the plumber found a kilo in the sewer cleanout. You’ll still go to jail, you’ll still be on the news, you’ll still be a suspected offender…god save you if your job has security issues. Just because it’s a deal!? I got just a little close to it and wouldn’t do it again. Images of downtown jail and the explaining I’d have to had done (plus legal costs) ain’t worth no amount of cash. Not to mention involving the family and anyone home at time of the arrest.

[bsrsharma]

Images of downtown jail

Now make it downtown jail in Tijuana, if you go south on a weekend and a Mexican dog sniffs your vehicle! Happened to a guy.

[bsrsharma]

Images of downtown jail

Now make it downtown jail in Tijuana, if you go south on a weekend and a Mexican dog sniffs your vehicle! Happened to a guy.

[Anonymous]

PB Condo Conversions from apartments last year had plumbing / electrical 10 years or older (when the owners got paperwork clearance) in the walls, so people buying “brand new” condos found some surprises later behind those walls when problems show up…

What other people mention if something turns up can you be held liable? Yep, you can! So better be a steal to buy such a place and you better do “your homework” before buying.

MGL

[Anonymous]

PB Condo Conversions from apartments last year had plumbing / electrical 10 years or older (when the owners got paperwork clearance) in the walls, so people buying “brand new” condos found some surprises later behind those walls when problems show up…

What other people mention if something turns up can you be held liable? Yep, you can! So better be a steal to buy such a place and you better do “your homework” before buying.

MGL

[Alex_angel]

Did this house finally sell? I don’t see that address listed anymore for sale.

[Alex_angel]

Did this house finally sell? I don’t see that address listed anymore for sale.

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