So I’ve since blocked off the third floor on one side and rented it as a 1 BR for now. but when the other side leaves eventually I’m starting to lean towards raising the ground grade 28” so that the total drop is less than 20’and then I’ll knock down some walls and make the whole 3rd floor attached only to that last unit so that the whole area can use the stairs and that window as second egress. 

The has been a lot of cases where the rehab was done to make it look beautiful to the buyer but everything behind the walls or where eyes cannot reach is done incorrectly.Even big new home builders do this kind of shady business where it comes to a point it is necessary to order inspection for new home builds in US .

I got future walls done with wood panels as well as paint and wallpaper put up.What was the outcome?

Also, the city's building code could be different as far as the required fire rating for party/shared walls, etc, thus the construction costs could be higher.

Is there any place within the unit where you could add a through-the-wall A/C unit such as a ductless system or a window unit in a wall sleeve? 

Although communication makes an owner feel good, especially when an owner wants answers immediately, it does little for their bottom line if you don't have the other two (Integrity and Execution).I think all the PMs here agree, however, that there is no quicker way to piss off an owner than leave them hanging when they perceive* an emergency.

When I was put on a group text and received texts at 1030pm when the hang up was not on our team, but the insurance. 

Remember, once the foundation is fixed (and it never is), you have to fix the superstructure items that were thrown out of wack, starting with load-bearing walls.  

You will start to get the hang of it and put processes into place to stop or change the situation up, or just not buy the property because you know what they may run into. 

Unless this is a wall oven, most ranges are a standard size.