Cracks in the foundation wall will be filled by using hydraulic cement and a rolled on elastomeric waterproofingmembrane will coat the entire foundation where exposed- Sewer jet the drain tile and downspout lines from the trench- Install new PVC drain tile with cleanouts, and downspout lines- Schedule inspection with city building department- Backfill with #57 washed gravel to 18" below grade- Reinstall concrete where removed- Reinstall existing topsoilEstimate $20,755 As everyone is so booked out these days and we are under discovery phase deadlines, they could only give us a range for replacement of the retaining wall of an ADDITIONAL $20-30K for a subcontractor excavator to remove the existing retaining wall and replace it.

Hook up a dehumidifier drain hose to either to automate the water extraction.

We are not exactly sure where the water is coming from and so my question is whether or not I should try to just to Drylok the walls and then seal the cracks in the basement floor with hydraulic cement before paying that price?

@John UnderwoodIt’s not only STR but seeing it a lot in MFAnyone who got variable rates are hosed and are doing cash calls right now with investors or telling them they may be forced to sell and get 50 cents on the dollar.Some of these deals are kicking the van down the road as the expenses they are spending now even if they can refinance in several years is not going to make up the difference and possibly may eventually get to even but it will take a long time.

I am closing on my first property (4-Family) in 2 weeks on Hydraulic.

MAKE sure you regularly check the dryer vent hoses.. these will plug up faster than you realize and the better it runs the longer your dyer will last. 

I use a sump pump and 2 garden hoses to circulate the water through the coils of the heat exchanger. 

The water may be from a clogged condensate drain/evaporation system, or, water/icemaker line, especially if it is a plastic hose vs. soft copper.

They need to be able to reach it with 300 feet of hose. 

Heavy duty stuff that is inexpensive & basically just hose the place down in between tenants.