If you are I would consider putting down a vapor barrier first, along with a sub floor like Dricore or some other dimple board to keep the flooring directly off the concrete.  

You can colleague me if you want to post that privately.The reason I ask is even if you land a loan at 75% ltv and the lender allows a seller second of 15% you will need 10% 200,000 to do this deal.Actually it will be more as title,survey,appraisal,phase 1 ,site inspection,vapor intrusion survey,and additional lender fees will be in the tens of thousands of dollars to close this out.

:wink: You ever hear of the Colonel's "11 secret herbs and spices"?

One tip from EMS when you're dealing with odors that nearly drive you out of the house, and you don't want to use a respirator: a dab of vicks vapor rub under your dust mask.

How is it different if she gets the answers she needs here on BiggerPockets for free vs. getting the answers from a "mentor" that charges her $5K (other than her being out the $5k)?

If nobody will be inside the house, vapor strips for the flies and mosquitos.

We discussed it, and it seemed it was from her being on a lease with her ex boyfriend.She moved in March 1st, lasted 6 months and could no longer pay.Just my recent story, take it for what it’s worth.

Its a vapor barrier, but also insulates and reflects heat as well.

And due to the vapor barrier, (a huge plastic sheet) all the little (and not so little ) poopies stayed nice moist and fresh!

.- Blown insulation in attic- New deck- Crawlspace remediation and encapsulation- french drain, sump pump, blown insulation, vapor barrier, dehumidifier.- Landscaping front and back beds.