Yeah, it Has to have a vapor barrier behind it, even when installed correctly......crazy that someone would put it up without it.

Another misconception is that vapor simply vanishes into thin air without leaving a residue.  

A classic..I guest lecture at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business and require students to read this book for the class.You can Negotiate Anything by Herb Cohen.http://www.amazon.com/You-Can-Negotiate-Anything-Negotiator/dp/0553281097/ref=sr_1_1?

I used to get calls all the time to convert a garage to living space and usually it was not allowed, unless the original garage was torn down.Garages are not built to be used as living space and therefore often do not have a vapor barrier in the slab, or the correct rebar, or concrete PSI.So your first step is to go to the City where this is located and ask them if you can do it.

Turns out the water that was leaking was all turning to vapor.

I encapsulated the crawl space with foam board insulation and vapor barrier and installed a crawl space dehumidifier and a lot of lights. 

At a minimum, it needs to stay dry, which means getting any standing water out (sump pump and french drain), ventilation (moving air will dry out excess humidity), and a vapor barrier over the soil.

I appreciate the success that Grant has had, and he is "vapors" smart...it is just seems unrealistic to say I can apply his business model in the Midwest.

It looks like her being RE Agent helps with the 750 hours rule, which is great.

As I’ve supported her through 6 years of dental school and residency, she urged me to let her be the one to support me.