It is not a problem.There are different remedies, including soaker hoses and other remediation items, to limit soil impaction, but piers and leveling are common. 

There is no tax impact without an LLC.

If you feel you can bill separately for water if metered you should have no issue simply adding a flat water fee and I’d imagine the $17,800  could go a long way in a 2 unit building for upgrades that would have a greater impact on revenue. 

We market/show the property and try to find a replacement tenant as quickly as possible, minimizing impact on the departing tenant.

They will not allow the split to be recorded as it will impact the title on the property and devalue the property.

I made that mistake a lot in the beginning - yes putting in new cabinets will be great but it won't impact value much in some of the neighborhoods I'm investing in, for example.If you're local to the area, I think this is a great way to start in the REI world!

To stay on track, I suggest having a detailed project timeline and regularly checking in with your team to keep everyone aligned.The real estate market can change quickly, impacting your projected sale price.

This is incredibly important work and in order to create the most impactful and transformational program possible, I am looking to interview people who fit this description and learn more about their challenges, frustrations, dreams and goals. 

Is that still true even the roof was torn and impacted the service?

Nobody will ever respect you for the blood, sweat, and tears you will go through dealing with all of the pain and agony of trying to navigate such a ridiculous system.