Inspection was a Disaster. Things you need to look for when buying a house - Part 3
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That inspector did an amazing job with a very detailed report. Whatever he charged it was worth every penny.
because of it he dodged a bullet
agreed, easily worth every penny, call him again for next inspection but now you also have some insight to what you should look at
I mean this house is full of "bullpoop" you know the word i would use but yt, anyways yea so many red flags, instantly decline
i think you Alex should have lower threshold for red flags as well, if you see like 2-3 red flags at starts just back away, its 100% indicator that more red flags will show up
I would be willing to bet that as many times the house was put on the market and the subsequent sale walked away from, it is obvious that this was not the first inspection done. Many states require that any defects to the property must be divulged by the seller and proof of repairs shown to the buyer. But, California, who knows?
Exactly
That guy needs a shout out
I have no objection to continued legitimizing of the repairman-to-real-estate story arc.
Two pioneers in this niche field. Lewis and Hussein!
My home inspector saved me from a 650K disaster a few months ago. Glad you made this video so people can see the importance of spending a few hundred on a good inspector. Could save you thousands !! God will take you to the right home for you and your family. Keep up the work you do.
Licensed structural engineer here. A broken glass is actually quite major it indicates differential settlement. Usually the walkways are always designed to slope away from the house. The fact that it’s now sloping towards the house to that extent seems like some big settlement had occurred over the years. Not sure what’s the soil condition but shallow foundations are expected to settle. However, considering how old the house is, settlement should already occurred over the years. If the broken/cracked glass is recent, it may indicate the house is still settling which means some factor is causing it. It may be because of a water leak around undermining the foundation or water from the pool, or the rain water ponding towards the house. Best way to inspect foundation is inspect basement wall, see if there’s any cracks, especially from corners of any opening. A hairline vertical crack is usually ok caused by shrinkage during the initial construction. Diagonal crack can indicate big issue as shear crack indicating differential settlement. Horizontal cracks are most serious indicating structural issue. To confirm differential settlement hire someone with a laser leveling tool that can be set up inside the house, it shoot out horizontal lasers around on the wall then you can measure the distance from the ceiling to the lines. Up to 1 inch difference is generally considered ok.
This is California brother. They don't have basements.
Most houses in SoCal built in that period have a cap-slab foundation and often poorly done at that not to mention poor grading and compaction. A lot of the issues may be unaddressed earthquake damage from 1971, 1987, and especially 1994 when the epicenter was only a few miles away.
@@BryantAvant Why not, plenty of buildings in the state have basements, or similar "underground" levels. Take a look at your local courthouse or hospital elevator. b1 b2..
@@crisnmaryfam7344 *Buildings, yes. Houses and most schools built after 1932 Long Beach earthquake, no. Cheers!*
Just shows the benefit of a) a professional inspection and b) more than one visit. I thought it was most telling when you said you thought the house was mint. Been in the same position myself; had a viewing and loved the property, could have bought it there and then. But arranged an inspection and a second viewing. It's surprising how different a property can look second time around. Ended up not buying it. However, because we had thought it was ideal, we found ourselves comparing other properties to it, even though we knew there were faults. I hope you manage to find somewhere that will make you smile.
I'm sure the previous buyers all had inspections done, it's just a matter of how much risk you're willing to take.
The inspection guy is the kind of person who is gradually referred to as "the best in the business". Remarkable job done.
I do hvac for a living and I have to say, that inspector was very good at his job.
This is why people need to hire a good inspector. Bravo to this inspector who did his job 100% and didn’t skip anything or got paid from the seller to hush lol
Also a reason not to use a home inspector recommended by either real estate agent. They have too much involved with the sale going through.
You picked a good inspector, he's doing his job very well!
Thank you! I really enjoyed watching all 3 segments. I really learned a lot. All of your tutorials are very interesting i have fun learning from you whatever the topic! Keep up the good work for all of us who care and appreciate all you do to help others along the way, your heart is in the right place. God bless you and your entire family.
Thank you. I appreciate it.
Honestly Alex congratulations. I am wishing you that because you went through the whole process wisely. I think I'm 10 years or so younger than you and can honestly say I learned something. I bought my first home (which I still live in) back in 2016. It was move-in ready with very little issues noticed by the inspector. We live in a rural area of south central Virginia where I own my electronics repair shop. 2016 was a completely different market and we also live in a completely different area. But even still, I really enjoyed this video series. Not everyone encounters complexity in their home buying experience and if I were to have bought a second time and run into what you did I might not have approached it as wisely. Thank you for your willingness to share. Thoroughly enjoyed it
Just WOW!!.. 1.2 Million???? That house isnt worth half that... Unbelievable that people cannot be arsed to repair simple things, which eventually lead to huge things.
What a guy the inspector is, very thorough... Lucky escape Alex. No wonder they put a clause in the contract, because they get that many turning it down 🤦♂️
Good luck brother, I would definitely be using that inspector again. Been a great insight into buying a house, loved it. 🙏🇬🇧✨
Exactly! Not even half
Location matters. Even if it was burned down it would still be worth 200k or some stupid price like that, just because of where the property is located
Perhaps the real value is 200k?
The value is what people are prepared to pay for it. People have obviously taken a risk on this house previously with some paying off and others not, I'm sure they all did their due diligence. I think it's wise to back out of this one.
They should probably sell the house "for parts"
Or sell the piece of land for $1.2M and have the buyer pay for demolishing the house
That inspector was incredibly detailed in his report and observations. That level of due diligence is refreshing to see, and worth every penny you spent on his services. I hope you promote his services to others living in your area.
Wow, the American housing market sounds like a dodgy place. Where I live the seller is required by law to include a report from an inspector when listing a house for sale, and if something is neglected in the report he is liable for damages.
Good on you for not taking the shady deal offered by the seller, and better luck with your next buy.
In a housing market like Los Angeles, the lack of housing and the demand for it makes this a sellers market. Any home that is listed between $800K -1.4million can garner multiple offers over asking and often offered as is. Can't play the game? Don't play, move somewhere else. This is a city where a one million dollar+ property is can be considered a tear down.
This is amazing information anybody buying a house first time MUST watch this! Important: Never make emotional moves when buying a house the removal of the penalty clause was a good move, he's business skills is being tested to the maximum level here.
Your experience has now become mine. Thanks for sharing I now understand why its important to have an inspector.
You were very wise Alex refusing to be trapped into the sellers no pull out clause. Now you know exactly why they were trying to sell so cheap. It sounds like a disaster waiting to happen !!!! Well done Mr surveyor !!!
So glad you had a great inspector. Also glad you negotiated the contract terms early on so to avoid the penalty. Excellent job, hopefully an even more amazing house will be available soon. Finding and buying a house is not easy at all.
I bet that the sellers knew about the issues and put that penalty fee to grab some extra cash.
Speaking from England, it would save everybody a great deal of time and money if an independent builders report was available to all potential buyers , paid for by the vendor , kindest regards , love your program, Steve
Wow I was not expecting this video. I missed part 1 and 2. We are actually looking for a new house also, but we are leaving Ca. Pretty helpful vid.
Makes sense now why the house kept getting re sold. Your inspector did an excellent job. I just made a bigger checklist now, based off of your vid. Great vid Mr Alex!! Thank you
It's great that you are willing to share all of your knowledge and experiences. Thanks for thinking of your audience. May all of your goodwill be returned to you in multiples.
Needs more flux, and lots of UV setting conformal coating! My comment in video part 1, calling it a Northridgefixerupper wasn't far off. Some comments said, for $1.2M, no way is it a fixer upper! There are suckers out there keeping the market stupidly high! :-) Had you decided to make an offer minus to estimated repair costs, I recommend the estimates to repair be doubled. The damage underlying any facade will ALWAYS be far greater than you can see. $1.4M - $800K= $600K. $600,000 might be a fair offer but remember that the house would still be uninhabitable for about a year.No matter how great the deal is, shit flows downhill, cracks get bigger and asbestos is the fibre that just keeps giving!
It's always the inspection. I'm a small time landlord so I look at a lot of houses. Whenever a house is on and off the market multiple times in a few months, there's always a nightmare in the basement or knob and tube wiring from the 19th century or some other huge expense.
Alex, I am glad you had that awesome inspector. He was worth is weight in gold. The seller knew all the problems with the house and that is why they tried to pull a fast one by writing in that clause to prevent you from backing out of the deal. You were wise to that trick. I hope you do find a suitable home for your family. The government here in Canada is working on legislation to make it illegal for property to change ownership without an certified inspection. You have done a great service to those of us who enjoy your video's. Greetings once again from Ontario Canada.
The biggest problems were the pool, the water pooling, and possibly the termites, depending on how long that’s been going on. I recently ripped my kitchen down to the studs due to termite damage and replaced a lot of studs that were completely eaten away. It was a huge mess. They can do so much hidden damage. But if you get pest control in there early it can be stopped in it’s tracks. I don’t think the minor stucco cracking was serious. All the homes in the valley are gonna have it, especially after the ‘94 Northridge quake. All the plumbing and electrical stuff was minor and easily fixed. Most pools are going to have old equipment but it’ll function until it doesn’t, you know? Par for the course with an old house. Either you’re the kind of guy who replaces it early or waits until it breaks down for good.
You need to fix that inspector digital devices free for life. He save you
You're such a good, genuine man. I'm glad I found your UA-cam channel.
I enjoyed the series on the house. You did a good thing to get an inspector. A real sigh of relief for both you and me.. you had me on the edge of my seat. How tough is it to get an empty stand / lot and build a brand new house? ..or even demolish a very old house and build from scratch to your liking? I do not know how doable it is in California? I am from South Africa and most houses around my area including my own are Brick and mortar and built within the last 15 years. Even then you need upkeep, painting, thunderstorms and hail causing leaks. All sorts of repairs every now and again. Good luck house hunting.
You did a awesome job contracting that inspector. I hope you hang on to his information and use him again in the future he knows his stuff!
The Inspector did a great job, and did you a huge favor in your decision. Alex, maybe you should think about building your own house. That way you get what you want and it will be brand new with warranty.
*Nice idea but Porter Ranch and even the desirable parts of Northridge ran out of vacant lots decades ago. Cheers!*
I am from France, I am always amazed how the construction and finish quality levels are poor in USA. Even when I look at makeover TV shows, I am in shock. When I discover the price of the houses, I feel falling from my chair. And man, those electrical sockets standard says everything. Good luck on your house hunting, buy with the heart and double check with reason.
We just sold our house in Northern California. Your inspection was very thorough. The owners of that house are in illusion. Price should be 750000 or less. Looks like zero maintenance over 50 years-way too much damage. Good you passed on it!
shoutout to that inspector for the detailed report, i thought I got a good one for my home nearly a year ago but it's nowhere close
your inspector is a legend.
he is a keeper.
I've been looking myself, in PA though not Cali. I'm on my 3rd realtor and think I finally found one worth keeping. The 2nd one tried to push a house on me that had 3 pending sales that backed out. I said that's an immediate red flag, it isn't even worth paying for an inspection and she tried to push it more.
xD
Your video brought an enormous publicity to the inspector. Really great job
Finally Part 3 is out
I'm glad you and your family dodged this bullet. The process of buying a house is very frustrating and tedious, and sellers these days aren't really transparent about the state of their property. Regardless of the current market, honestly can't wrap my head around the idea of selling at almost double the price of purchase when no work has been done to improve the property.
Anyway, I hope you'll find the place you're looking for. Thank you for sharing your experience. This indeed teaches something. 👍
So glad you got good inspector. Seller knew the house had issues, that's why they try to bully you into penalty clause. Good Luck on the home hunt.
Yeah, for sure, what a scummy seller.
Wish the new buyer sees u'r 3 part videos. Good lock on you next adventure finding the perfect home for you and your family.
Overall it was a very beneficial experience for you. Can't blame you for having stars in your eyes when you fell in love with the place. That too at least helped you to refine your perspective of what you really want. So glad that your instinct told you to reject the initial contract terms and also that you had a great inspector! Thanks for sharing.
Great inspector. You always follow your heart! Something better will come around I believe it!
The inspector did an excellent job and I believe you guys made the right choice to give up that house, because it does not seem to be worth the price.
One more thing, it might not be possible or worth it in your situation/location, but it would be incredible if you could buy a piece of land and pay a professional company to build your dream house.
The inspector did a great job pointing everything out. That house is not worth the money and it makes sense why it was relisted multiple times in a short time frame.
Bullet dodged, easy to miss things when you view a potential dream house! Well done that inspector. Glad you walked away from that money pit
The best advice I would give anyone looking to purchase property is that you dont need to know anything about what to look for. You only need to know who is the best appraiser you can afford and be willing to pay them to help you decide! Seeing what homes in Calif are going for is mind blowing. Here in central Oregon for the price you would pay for that POS house you could have a literal mansion on 5+ acers of land with all the amenities you could dream of!
Definitely get an inspection before buying a house great information very detailed worth every penny.
Great video series on the house. Gives me an idea for what to look for in the future, Thanks!
Alex, where I live (in Portugal), for that price (1.2M or maybe 1.5M), you'll find a possible building plot and build from scratch. Maybe it will be more expensive because of the contractor and such, BUT, it will be a home made for you and your family. Think about it... in 1/2 years you have the house of your dreams built, and brand new. (It's my idea, probably wrong because I'm not in the same life context). I hope you get the best for you and your family, no matter what, good luck, you deserve it! Thanks for your shares. God bless you.
that inspector saved you a lot of expense and headaches, good on him, keep looking Alex, you'll find a better one I am sure, that one wasn't meant too be!.
I think you've made the right decision to forget about this property. You live and learn. Good luck with your search for a house!
I'm so glad you were able to find these defects prior to the completion of the purchase, I wish you better luck in finding the house of your dreams and that everything is top spec and you'll be happy with your new home soon
First of all a thumbs up for that inspector. Really great job!👍
A bit sad for you, because you liked the house...
May you get the best house in this world and the next. Aameen
As someone who has done this a few times you learn rather quickly if you like a house and think you might buy, stop looking at the nice things look for the nasties. I remember one house I looked at smelled of moth balls. Ok sellers were old so perhaps Ok. Looked along the roof and there was a bow in it, Went into a closet where the mothballs smell was strongest and the dry wall was wet. The house was sinking.
i know nothing about repair man , but i love watching u man . Idm what content u put pretty sure it will be entertaining.
Well spotted, mold is a major issue in any house - very hard to get rid of - lucky you did your diligence check
Ima civil engineer. Not in the us but I could easily do inspections like these. Sometimes we tend to exagerate with how meticulous we are about it precisely because we have no dog in the race. But in truth, some of these things are expected for such an old structure.
Amazing inspector... And you were lucky to engage him...
Dave from Australia here Alex.
Patience, you will find your dream house for you and your family.
All the best Mate.
you got really good inspector, this was awesome story. please keep us all in the loop in this, i really liked it like every viedo you post
WoW I definitely call an inspector if I buy a house. Did a really good job!
Pool: red brick edging is what is known as "coping". Shifting decking around pool may be a direct symptom of long-term water damage (incorrectly drained, plumbing leaks, etc). The water excavated the soil beneath the pool deck and house foundation.
House siding (white stucco) should end about 6-12 inches above the level of the ground outside. If not, you can have insect invasion, mold, drain issues. etc.
Either the house has settled INTO the ground, or the previous owners added too much fill dirt that raised up the outside grade above the foundation.
Or both.
Another resource is to have your agent pull all permit data from the county, and compare the improvements done to the home vs what they actually had permits to complete. Some counties have the info online for you to research on your own.
Alex that inspector is an absolute gem . I live in England and i would use him if i could. Five stars to the inspector.👌
I have several friends that have said the the crash is happening but they are keeping it quiet to try and stop it. GOD is looking over you and your family and sent you towards this inspector for him to give you the truth. You did the very correct thing by walking away and don't be in z rush my brother your dream house is out there snd will come to you when you least expect it and will be a lot cheaper and have none or very little problems that most people would not call problems. GOD bless you and your family, you deserve everything you got because you earned it and ignore the negative people they are just jealous. I am very happy for you.
The inspector did a good job and is very detailed, not going to say bad about that but you're never going to find a house built in the 60s with no issues. Most homes will have pool issues, this is very common and par for course. Pools need regular repairs and maintenance due to falling tiles, old plaster, aged equipment and shifting. These issues are very common and should be repaired at some point but are not vital of the foundation of the house obviously. The only two issues I found concerning was the bad grading which causes water to run towards the foundation and the termite evidence. Foundation cracks are pretty normal for a house this old and most of the time the foundation crack happened decades ago, is stable and evidence the house has not shifted or sunk is indication that they are not major. You are not going to find a house this old with no foundation cracks. Maybe you should start looking for homes built in the 90s and on if you want less issues in general.
I'm a new subscriber and I like you alot. I own my own small business in Austin, Tx. We are an expensive city for Texas and we have a TON of Californians moving here driving up our market. The market is starting to crash even here and it is a buyer's market already IMO and only gonna get better. The median home purchase in Austin is currently around 5 or 600k. Cheap for you guys. We have million +$ houses here as well up into the tens of millions. What blows my mind is practically EVERYONE in Cali is paying a million for a home. How in the hell do you guys do it? I assume because ya'll have lived there for decades and have benefited from your homesteads appreciating into millions and you parlay that into your new mortgage. Anyway you would prosper and do AWESOME here in Austin! I'm from San Antonio originally and I've always loved Austin as my second city and finally moved here in 2012. The people, businesses, and food are great! We are one of the safest cities in the nation(San Antonio has a murder every single day &why I moved so night and day). Yes many Californians amd New Yorkers sell their homes for a million + & move here &buy a house, 2 new cars and and still have 3 or 400k left in the bank and YES 2 extra acres or more! We don't have income taxes here,just property tax and not too much. We have people from all over the world here. My wife is from Germany. You and your family would love it!!
That house is a Hiroshima. I’m glad your inspector caught all of that. Best of luck on the next one!
Good job. You just saved yourself more than money. You saved yourself from STRESS in dealing with all the problems.
I'm so glad, that you've found such a skillor! He prevented you and your familiy to ran into a desaster!
Just shows what glitters isn't always gold , facts over feelings always 👍 Please share the inspectors details if you can as he seems awesome.
Great video. A good and experienced inspector is worth every penny. No matter if you buy an old house or build a new one....never save a penny on having independent experts to take a look at it. It can save you from so much hassle and a financial disaster.
The inspector did an amazing job... Better than factory! :)
Fantastically professional evalulation of the home. Goes to show how due dilligence is a must - History, Engineering evaluation, wow. Thank you for sharing that.
All inspectors should be like this one, what a great guy
I’ve seen the things mentioned in the inspection report ; and what you have to consider is the longevity and the potential cost of repair.
I would say every house of this age will have the same number of issues like what’s mentioned in the report.
The inspectors job is to criticize everything , and mention things that are not serious, and mention things that could have an impact many years disown the line.
Imagine if you had someone ask you to do an inspection on a computer - you would pinpoint every minor blemish, because that’s what your getting paid for.
I would ask the inspector on his opinion on whether you should buy the property or not. In my opinion I would say to still go with buying the house if you like it, and take care of any issues in the future if any arise.
A thing to consider in real estate that some people say is the number of transfer of ownerships. If there are a lot, it’s usually not a good sign. On this property there was a lot in the far past, but not so recent.
Also bear in mind , your a good do it yourselfer , and should be able to take care of things yourself, instead of shelling out good money for professionals. After all, you have UA-cam videos.
Best thing would be to evaluate and estimate how longs the property will last, and what things would need replacements in the far future.
If you like the place, you should take it, and pray for blessing.
Kudos to this inspector.. that is y so important to come back and revisit your decision.. stop, think over fancy stuff in pictures or stagged homes. 1.4 M, right.. so glad you said no and it saved you from unwanted stress
I couldn't tell you how much money Inspectors have saved me in the 5 years I was searching for a house. You certainly dodged a bullet there!! Good luck with your search going forward. The right house will come along.
you have lost the money for the inspection, but the service you paid for is invaluable as to what you saved. Good luck for the future
That house was obviously neglected and any repairs ever made were not proper. What a nightmare, hope some family does not make the mistake of purchasing. That house needs major work overall
I wonder if the Northridge earthquake impacted many homes in the area. Great inspection report.
Wow the inspector was well worth it. Incredible what they manage to find
excellent job congrats..good job on everything you do.. learning alot in both ways home and electronics. thanks
The inspector saved your bacon ! Good decision Alex ! so sorry it did not work out !
Yeah good descision on that one. Foundation issues..... big no no. Termites, nope. All the leaks and other things were not a big deal. We went down a similar road when buying our house, either we bought a smaller property closer to our work/schools with no yard, peace and quiet etc. We opted to buy further out. My intial offer was about 15% under the asking price as well after we did drive by's at night and seen next door blaring music out their open garage etc.... It had flooring issues on the second level (which is a big expense to fix) and lots of little things. In the end we ended up buying it for $2000 under the asking price. Seller wouldn't budge. We had plumbing, electrical, pest and building inspections... We've been living here for about 3 years now, I've fixed the majority of all the little things (to save money). It's amazing how many things add upto alot of work fixing up a house. But yes avoid houses with any major issues. I love our house but it'd cost like $15-25k to fix the second story flooring as all the brace supports have their metal connectors coming off.... thats a full top floor replacement, bottom floor roof removal and replacement to fix it structurally. I already did one section myself... Fixed all the bracing, added extra supports. Our inspection didn't show up a plumber had cut a major support beam to run new piping ..... Houses. But yeah dodged a bullet there, love your videos and general sentiement to life, your kids etc. I am a father, I do repairs similar to you.... Soldering is something I would have liked to focus more on but again that business side of things, I just closed my own repair shop. Again financially here in Australia interest rates are skyrocketing out of nowhere and there's a fine line between working for yourself or being employed. For my families sake being employed offers more stability, benfits despite having no control over your time/life. Best of luck, I wish I could of found my nish on a UA-cam channel as well, lots of people are making decent money. It is what it is. Cheers. (Sorry for the long comment).
that inspector did an amazing job inspecting the house. and u did a good job stepping away purchasing it. wish u find the house u deserve very soon 🌹
That was a very thorough inspector and you are very fortunate that you did not accept their terms where you could not back out of that deal. If that house is in Florida I’d say sinkhole.
This is what happens when people treat homes as investments and flips them.. or decides being a landlord is a job.. Everyone who actually needs a home, gets screwed.
Look on the bright side Alex ..... Your dream is still alive and kicking and waiting .... You will find it !
thank you so much for these videos. we always learn more with you
In addition to that foundation issue. Asbestoes removal is also a deal killer in its own right. In California it is $10k to $30k to get removed let alone replace with non-asbestoes materials, and is an absolute pain in the ass. Honestly any home that is from that era that does not have paperwork proving it was all removed is not worth buying unless you can get a major discount to cover the cost + your inconvenience.
Buy a terrain, build an house with big basement, etc etc...
very good investigating alex it doesn't seem like it's a coincidence more like a red flag i think you're onto something and good job looking out for yourself and your family i probably would not move forward with purchasing this house
The inspection was done very thoroughly, with us in Belgium it was done much less well. I had bought a house and the inspection did not reveal any significant problems, but when I moved, then I saw a lot of shortcomings. It cost me a lot of money to fix everything. Had the inspector done a better job, I would not have bought this house. I had to pay a lot for the inspection report.
I agree with the comments here. That inspector did exactly what they all should do but do not. Prevented you from making a terrible mistake.
I hope you find your dream house. Highly skillful man got to live good. Blessings.
Most landed homes require regular maintenance. You are right in the sense you need to know what you get into. People think buying a home is the endgame. Its really not, its a constant struggle to repair things that fail or rust or fall apart. However, that said, if you get a good deal, take it first, and learn on the fly. All the best.
Only Judging any thing from external view is always has very dangerous consequence. Tracking an electronics device technic also helps you for troubleshooting the house! Thank you for your information.
Im happy for you that you are looking for a home for your family and wish you good luck for finding best one.I was in your shoes a year ago and see you make thise same mistake what I did in the beginning .Just realize that every home needs constant repairs .Did you ask the inspector if he saw even one house in this area without cracks? A 50-year-old house in a haunted earthquake area with so little cracks? Maybe you are looking for something impossible .Better to buy an old house that already survived the earthquakes in fairly good condition, or a new one that has not yet had a chance to deal with them ?
Alex, you were indeed wise. A good inspector is absolutely *key* to avoid a financial disaster - one from buying a house that is prime candidate for demolition. I suspect that all the repairs required to bring this property up to full compliance and prolong its life would be in excess of 200 to 250 thousnd dollars - NOT worth it by any means in my book. In addition to the monthly mortgage, look at the *many* thousands of dollars you'd spend for fundamental livability repairs. Good that you backed out of this junk property. Now I see why everyone kept re-selling it!
Just completed watching all three parts and that's really sort of educational stuff. Good that you decided not to buy it. Your hard earned money deserves better.
Very interesting video! I am actually moving CA and taking my business with me. This state has gone too crazy lol