@Sandy Gabin i anticipate the worst case scenario, so i would assume there would be heavy traffic throughout the house. im going to preserve the wooden floors for when i decide to sell the home (would appraise higher). the current town i own a duplex in has a rent range of $1,400 to $2,000 on the same street. the higher end apartments have hardwood floors, and laminate waterproof flooring in the kitchens.

Originally posted by @Sandy Gabin:Hi Jason,I honestly don't know much about the tiny house movement but i will tell you one thing, I purchased a SFH and there is like a small house on the back, looks to me a shed, but boy, if I tell you the trash that it has it isn't small.

I am based in Orange County, and work as a geotechnical engineer at my family owned Geotechnical Engineering firm specializing in all soil work for construction (if you need any soils reports or have environmental issues send me a PM).

You wouldn’t want to waste the time and money getting septic inspections, soil tests, etc just to have the seller pull out last minute.

This will include doing a soil analysis. 

You can also go to the city to find out the approval process and permit requirements as you may need to get a land disturbance permit and provide stormwater management and soil erosion control plan before you start clearing.

Soil in Texas is the reason why we don't have basements.

Preferably a goof 6+ft away depending on if you have soils that absorb water well. 

Thank you Sandy and Tommy. 

Working through the ins and outs of everything from assessments to  soil compatibility require some solid knowledge and experience.2.