Changes in soil moisture alone results in nothing good. 

Typically termite damage is typically related to moisture. 

The reason mold grows in a home is due to excess moisture and a food source which is typically dust.

You will get better results blowing it into the ceiling.Insulating old wall cavities that were not designed to be insulated can lead to serious moisture problems.If the heat is electric then that is your biggest problem.

I opted for the full 9ft basement as crawl spaces here are a major moisture problem.

If the plan isn't realistic  you are doing them a favor by gently (but firmly) moving them along to a place they CAN afford. 

At the other end you are expected to bring a double whipped cappuccino for each tenant when you visit and hold their hand offering gentle reassurances when you speak to them so they don't have a break down.It boils down to who is suppose to kiss who's a**.

Download (or order) the EPA booklet "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home".

I would also explain to him as gently as you can that fact that he is interested in hiring you for your experience in rehab and management, but the process needs to be smoother moving forward if you are to work together. 

so I have a house under contract, this is for my primary residence in rock hill sc that I intend to house hack, and in my due diligence period the inspector found evidence of powder post beetles and extremely high moisture under the house and I'm wondering what this could end up costing me if i get it treated and have a vapor barrier put into the house and put up gutters to get this house to qualify for the loan and then it proves the damage is a lot deeper than inspected like into the sub floor i included some pictures to show the damage the inspector found  still have a week and a half till my due diligence is up (2/26/19)the really wet part is the beam at the front of the house around where the front door is