Our $20,000 Mistake: The 12-Unit Trap

What happens when you buy a 12-unit apartment building, only to find out it has the exact same water line infrastructure as a standard single-family home?In this episode of Get Diversified, hosts Melvin and Jacqueline Landry take you behind the curtain of a recent, heavy-lift acquisition in a Metropolitan Pittsburgh opportunity zone. They reveal the hidden utility disasters—from a $20,000 water line upgrade to a missing main gas connection—that standard property inspections completely miss.If you want to protect your capital and learn how to navigate the complex jigsaw puzzle of commercial HVAC, plumbing loads, and municipal compliance, this episode is a masterclass in commercial real estate reality.What We Discuss:Why standard property inspections are a dangerous safety blanket for commercial buyers.The math behind water pressure: Moving from a 3/4-inch pipe to a 2-inch line.How to pivot your business plan mid-renovation to achieve substantial cost savings (and why we permanently eliminated gas stoves).Balancing gas vs. electric baseboards based on internal building layouts and electrical loads.The ultimate checklist item every investor must add to their utility due diligence.Connect with Us:Website: More-Land Equity Capital www.morelandequity.comLinkedIn:www.linkedin.com/company/more-land-equity-capital/?viewAsMember=trueFacebook: www.facebook.com/morelandequityInstagram: www.instagram.com/morelandequity/Subscribe & Review: If you enjoyed our real talk, hit that follow button and drop us a 5-star review!