Originally posted by @Steve Babiak:@Aaron Mazzrillo - if the tiles are 9 inch by 9 inch, then there is almost certainly asbestos in them.  

There is a 1/2 inch board (gypsum/pressed board?)

But you will also get potential depreciation on your taxes, plus a portion of your principal is being paid down every month.If this is a very solid area, you'll inch towards having a valuable asset in the future.  

Over the cobblestone on the outside was a 1/2 inch thick facade that looked like a block foundation (purely aesthetic).

The window sizes are almost standard, e.g. 35.5 x 35.5 (half inch short of 3 ft).Two things - 1) Any good reco to order such custom windows from?  

By that, I mean you actually walk, crawl and climb alongside the inspector into every crevice and inch of your prospective new property. 

If there's ever an inch of sketchiness, I let them in and stay by the front door,    and keep it wide open.   

My lawyer called and the basement in his office had 3 ft of water in it , and it was about an inch from the electric meters .  

I mailed ONE letter and got INCHES from my first deal, of which I probably could've still landed a nice profit but just couldn't bring myself to take on such a large risk on my first deal.       

Find where the wire runs down inside the partitions and drill a few inches over.