Sure, there are the moms and pops who make bad investments and then expose their primary residence and family to risk.

Something that might help with this is to trap the sound in the pipe by making sure all exposed pipes are framed in and covered with double layers of sheet rock and green glue.

I'm not a prepper in any sense of the word other than having batteries and cans of propane for the camp stove for the occasional power outtage due to a storm.But, I am putting my money where my mouth is and very much looking forward to late 2015 and early 2106 here in the US.

Most sales are not that distressed, most properties were exposed to the market at different times or for sufficient periods, there is a bit of pride and ego involved with folks patting themselves on the back closing a deal, usually, what they paid is or is pretty close to what its really worth at that time.

I purchased a house in Edmonton that has a horizontal crack the entire length of one wall as well as at least one vertical crack.The work has been repaired but the seller never disclosed that the crack was there until after I ripped down some of the drywall and exposed the cracks.There is an engineers report that says that the wall has been repaired and has been restored to "structural adequacy".They installed an interior shoring wall of pressure treated 2x6's with staggered pressure treated blocking that is tied to the floor as well as the joists.I purchased the house with the intention of adding a second story.I am wondering if it will support the second story or whether there is more that I should do before I start building.The original foundations in the area are such that they should support a 2.5 or 3 story house without issue.

The house is small and never got below 65.One thing that you might want to invest in is a propane torpedo heater.

By doing this the creditors use your networth and credit to still hold you financially liable for that credit and not all others you may have elsewhere.So if are operating as sole proprietor, banks feel you are a high risk exposing you and your personal assets that they are considering when giving you credit.

From what I have been exposed to so far, on this site, I am excited to start networking and surrounding myself with advice and knowledge from educated peers and finding my way in this market.I hope to hear from you all soon.

This way I am not exposing myself in the beginning.

In rural areas, people have to heat with propane and fuel oil.