Accounts of mortgage law stems from ancient India in the form of the Code of Manu, an ancient Hindu script that rejects deceptive and fraudulent mortgage practices.

Within a year, I had to have it replaced due to code enforcement to the tune of $10,500, adding zero value to my property!

Donny Widjaja The real resource you want to follow is Chapter 92 of the Texas Property Code.

And $3K in code compliance liens, which maybe could be discounted?  

Because we have 2 doors to enter the house I am rethinking the wifi code lock.  

With the SDCs, increase in labor costs, increase in material costs, energy code changes, land-use changes, existing buildings are a BARGIN.  

Learning the city codes and taking on my projects as an owner builder.

If you could find work in this environment, maybe a builder....where you will meet all the trades...or a city code inspector....so same thing you meet all the trades.Otherwise maybe working in a supply store where you also could meet all the trades.Another alternative is a project manager for commercial construction...that's still moving strong here.Lending I would think would be super tough right now. 

A cheap one won’t deliver, won’t produce the quality you want, won’t pull permits or build to code, will cut corners, or better yet run away with your money.

I also let them know this is a one time deal.It's ironic that my check engine light come on yesterday and if my husband is correct we may need a new motor if his code reader is correct.