We actually sold one of the 5 acres however it had a 20 thousand sq ft Butler metal building and we sold that to someone in the Wine business actually for Champagne Ridling machines he had invented.

But I have not met all the gurus out there.That’s my bias on the subject, in a nutshell.

The windows weren't the problem - it was the framing around them where they weren't strapped with metal at the bottom of the posts - and the framing requirements were totally different in 1908 when the house was built.  

seems to be almost directly in between my (potential) yard & neighbors yard. some sort of metal pole. thoughts?

BACK IN 2016 CHINA WAS BEING ACCUSED OF USING CHEAP STEEL TO BUILD METAL BUILDINGS.

Anyone a horror story about Carson or any other note Guru's fraud & theft, please start a fresh thread with as much info as possible, as the more seperate threads will counter his pedal to the metal continuation of his quest for more victims...

We have several options to minimize squatters and breakins to steal mechanicals:1) Remove Mechanicals (so can't be stolen), install ArmorGuard doorjamb reinforcement to make it harder to kick in doors and use double-key deadbolts so entry thru a window still doesn't allow opening of a door for greater access.2) Install DAWGS which are metal screens that replace doors and cover windows to deter entry.

We always add a metal roof with overhang to any older homes we purchase.

Full metal stairs are always an option but that would completely blow the budget which already has a razor thin margin. 

In the next couple months, we are demolishing the rental houses and building metal buildings/flex space with many units that we will lease out to many tenants.