A house went up for sale near here, so I went out for a bike ride and stopped out on the street to look at it. The next door neighbor saw me and asked if I was looking at that house. I said, "Yeah, what can you tell me about it?" There was an uncomfortably long pause, and she said, "You want the truth?" Well, when you put it that way, of course I want the truth!
The former owners had been growing MMJ in it. They were only there "1-2 months", according to the neighbor. That neighbor is the one who called the authorities. The house has been empty for "6-8 months". I know from the online listing the house is only a year old.
She told me to look at the windows. The house has a stucco exterior, but around the corners of the windows, it looks like the stucco has been patched - it's a different color. She said there was a lot of moisture in there and the windows had to be replaced.
I know absolutely nothing about MMJ, its cultivation, and what problems it causes. If I was interested in buying this house, what kind of questions should I be asking? What problems should I be looking for? Could there be a health hazard for my family?
It's currently owned by an out-of-state realty company, it's been vacant for 6-8 months, and it's a former grow house. Can I use any of this in negotiations? Would the owner entertain a low-ball offer?