For example, I have an asphalt project coming up that I know will not take my contractor 2 hours with 4 guys plus a mobilization fee, I pickup the phone, ask them "What is your minimum price for a 150sf 4" asphalt patching, compacted and slurried in 91789 zip, this is classified as service call" the estimator over the phone says "$1,200", I could get 5 bids in 30 mins, or I could simply go with that because I have a 1,500 budget.

honestly, I would install carpet instead of laminate if that were my only 2 choices. the problem with laminate regardless of price is that it is made of essentially compacted fine wood fiber, like cardboard, and the edges are not sealed, because of this, generally on the butt end, any small amount of moisture will cause it to swell.

That was the last time I used it and since then I just remove, COMPACT good fill (which should have been done in the first place) and replace.

Compact and then add smaller gravel at 3-5 inches...compact and then add final layer in of gravel mixed with dust.

There is something called zone of influence but if your townhome was built properly and on 95% compacted soil this should not be an issueThis is also why you have insurance.

All the living room furniture, TV and kitchen supplies are mine, so I think it was appealing for people to just bring their bed and their toothbrush and be ready to go. 

Which was to go where it's gorgeous, all access, compacted into a "bio engineered" community.We have several communities like that here, and a new one going up with 35,000 homes over the next 3 years.

GO CELEBRATE EMOTIONS WHEN YOU SCORE THE BIG PROFIT AT THE END OF SALE OR REFI AT THE BAR etc etc lol.The bank will go lower, they always will go lower.Banks are down right retarded about money when it comes to an REO - they make bad choices financially from our perspective looking in, but that is what creates opportunity for people like us.A good deal......... depends on the ARV and trends in that area (comps) I don't know any markets in Illinois but nationally in compact areas if you can still get it bought 25-30% below the comps then that seems to be good.

Improper soil compaction is a big deal but it's solvable....though expensive.

The helpers were there to help leveling the soil and compacting to desired elevation.