@Chris GeerHi Chris, Living in Atlanta , I see blue tarps on $700k+ homes for weeks. ( The better ones come in brown and are very durable).

., then it's doubtful that it will suddenly begin to settle or flood tomorrow...on an older house, the problems have often either been resolved, or they are plainly visible (particularly if the basement is unfinished). ...Having said all that, there's no doubt that a lot of modern construction techniques are better and more durable than some techniques that were used in the past...Hopefully that's useful info.

If not, probably need to deal with a more sophisticated UW or LO.Another solution: Statutory durable PoA. 

Does anyone have tips on buying specific appliances that are more durable or is this just a state of the world we live in now? 

We clean units for unit turn overs and the investors I work with usually pull the carpets and replace with something more durable and trendy. 

PROS: Durability, Longevity, Eco-Friendly, Weather Performance, Easy Maintenance.I hope this help!

Paying someone on contract for durable tiling using modern methods never, ever, ever works out over the very long haul.

They are durable, rent quickly, and to very nice people who always pay and love living there.

I'm updating a kitchen in a B- type rental ($1300 3/2 condo in orlando FL area).  I'm painting the older wood cabinets white , adding stainless handles/hinges, replacing all the old appliances with stainless.  I'm goi...

The problem with them is longevity as they are nor durable and fall apart when they get wet