I don't use an architect, I use a "home designer" then have things like pilings and/or trusses engineered, it's way more cost effective. 

If this is the ceiling under the roof, this may be due to truss uplift.

After mentioning to a few friends and getting the "you're crazy" speech, I decided to avoid talking about it with them. 99% of people won't understand it but that's not our problem.

The document says "Roof Inspection recommended (damage to main support trusses observed)...". 3) The document also states that the HVAC needs to be connected.

The previous inspection had revealed that one of the trusses had been cut.

Beyond the lender's speech on the telephone that delayed financing is the way to go, how do we ensure that if we were to choose to go forth with this option, that delayed financing is guaranteed and at the purchase price we paid?

I'll save my immigration speeches for a different forum.

I am posting a link to a great motivational speech.

I do this in all of my new condos with 3.5" floor trusses on 19.2 centers w/3/4" T&G OSB and 1/4" luan.Bill

Here is a sample: •Data EntryoEnter business cards into systemoOrganize Excel Spreadsheets/ docs oAnswer phone calls from leads and enter information in database (Strong communication skills a must) •ResearchoProspecting onlineoComps (sold properties)oProperty recordsoImportant articlesoPersonal stuff to buyoCreate a speech oSkip trace•MarketingoUse the social media to drive traffic to your buyers list "squeeze pages"oMarketing from Click2Mail direct mailoCraigslist and other sites ad postings As you can see the list is long (hey I can dream , right lol).The chance of finding someone that could do all that is probably not great but where I am most concerned is getting help with data entry (taking calls, excel etc).