#6 Hidden Inspection Risks That Kill Deals

About this episode

This episode discusses the hidden risks in property inspections that can lead to significant financial losses for investors.

Most investors think a property inspection is just a checkbox before removing contingencies. It’s not. In this episode, we break down the hidden dangers inside property inspections that can cost investors six figures if they’re missed—especially in multifamily and older buildings. I’m joined by Tony Escamilla, owner of Villa Property Inspections, who has completed over 8,000 inspections across single-family, multifamily, and commercial properties. We cover the real issues inspectors and inv...

People in this episode

Host: Jack Patel

Guest: Tony Escamilla

Topics covered

• property inspection
• multifamily buildings
• investment risks
• hidden dangers
• real estate

Keywords

• property inspection
• multifamily
• investment
• risks
• real estate
• Tony Escamilla
• Villa Property Inspections

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Villa Property Inspections

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