Can you simply add additional plinths to give structural support or does all the flooring need to be ripped up to rebuild the sub-flooring?

I dislike the feeling of feeling ripped off so much that I follow my gut instinct.

I agree with many of the opinions above...having the copper gone is actually a good thing for your plumber who can put in a pex system without having to jerryrig into an existing system...the same situation with a HUD duplex that had all the copper ripped out cost me $1500 to have a new pex plumbing system put in...better than ever!!

People get ripped off more on this site than I have ever seen. 

Jon don't think 100 dollars worth of letters will do much.you have raw newbies who know  no better going into debt thousands to send these letters and never make a deal.. same people rip gurus for over charging or mentors for charging.

We do exciting projects like replacing the dishwasher and planting garden beds rather than ripping out knob and tube wiring.

.- I would consider handing mine off to a good property manager that gives a rip if I could find one.

Love to hear more, especially if you can rip me apart!

And, of course, they want full indemnification for basically all but burning the place down themselves.I don't know if I want to start the relationship off with what I perceive to be an attempt to rip me off, even if I can negotiate it back down to reality.But before I do anything, am I wrong that this is outrageous?  

To be legal, you will likely have to rip off all the siding and add shear support to be earthquake safe for a two story house.3) What's your exit strategy?