Buying a house is an exciting time whether it is to be your first home or as a real estate investment. There are lots of great properties on the market, but it is important to choose the one that meets your specific needs. To make the best choice, do not work under the assumption that the written listing or the seller will have all the details you need. Do not trust the seller's disclosure form as having every detail or that it will highlight every issue you may run into along the way. Asking the right questions to your real estate agent before you sign those final purchase papers is important.

This article is written by guest writer Kate Mallison. Kate is a real estate investor who works for Tellus, a real estate tech platform helping landlords and property managers save time through effortless automation. This is the second…

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