Sandy and Steve :mrgreen:

If other businesses have contaminents that have leaked into your soil that could be a huge development problem.You might want a developer consultant who knows that market to discuss further.I know nothing of Washington.

@Sandy Uhlmann I visited a property listed at $8,500 about 6 weeks ago.

Here in Kansas City it's actually been really dry (in spite of the winter snows) so a lot of the problems are from the soil drying out and shrinking from the foundation, removing the support from the sides and bottom.

Atlanta, Sandy Springs, Augusta, and Athens... all good places to be in my opinion.

Our agent said KC, MO has clay in their soil and it's not uncommon to get foundation fixed.

What is the process if removed a underground oil tank and the soil is contaminated?

If there is any liability it's minimal, as they are inspecting and not certifying the property.There could be natural springs and if so I can understand why the buyers would back out.You might need a soil scientist to look at it and if he/she agrees with the inspector than see what the solution is. 

They jack hammer around the base of the wall, excavate the soil and put in a perf pipe and stone. 

hi @Sandy Uhlmann , correct me if i'm wrong, but as far I know the notes that American Note Warehouse offers are "partial notes" , even JW made a video of it too.