One property I was shown had obvious structural damage on the porch (the cement was buckled in and up).  

If its cement block it should be firm if bonded to the block.  

Finding her (actually sought her out) and talking with her cemented in my mind there are legal ways to accomplish wholesaling and some Title Agents like her know the correct ways as well as newest restrictions.  

That newer asphalt, or when it is resealed or newly striped, looks pretty sharp (but then you have some costs and maintenance), but I am not sure the attractive lot would bring much more in rent nor would gravel drive off good tenants.Finally, I shovel snow with the body sled type shovels and it would knock me out without a smooth surface underneath like asphalt or cement, so with gravel maybe check how that would work with your snow removal system (be it shovel, snowblower, or plow truck)...probably gravel best fit for plow truck...Best of luck

There are 3 different type of pipe, pvc, cement and clay.

Cement... have only found one contractor in the area willing to give me an estimate so far.  

We figure getting our siding redone to cement plank siding and putting in standard-sized new construction windows for 10,000 - 12,000 is a better deal.Our SBA loan for our house is still processing but we were approved for 125,000 for damages and 38,000 for contents @ 1.75% for 30 years, payments deferred for the first year. 

.- Additional subfloor (wood) and cement board (floor) $100- Shower cement board $75- Waterproofing Membrane (I like to do this) $150- Shower wall tile (80-90 SF) $150- Flooring tile (30-40 SF) $100- Tile setting and grout $75- Vanity with top and mirror (24" it looks) $250- Toilet, wax ring and feed line $100- Faucet, feed lines and trap $75- Trim $25- Accessories $40- Fan/light $150- Vanity Light $50- *Shower diverter valve with trim kit and plumber to install and help set tub/drain. $750- Screws, adhesives and fasteners (cement board screws, caulk, etc) $50- Paint $40- Miscellaneous $100TOTAL: $2530With all of that said these numbers would be my BASE run, and assuming I was spending my budget amount on each item.

The outside was finished with a cement render

Lumber is up 30%+, flatwork/cement are up over 20% and this was before Hurricane Harvey.