It connects to the electrical panel inside and then goes through the wall a few inches. 

Since you are also in CH, how about grabbing a cup of coffee sometime?

plug the sinks and tubs and put a couple inches of water in.

The roofer said that a wall had dropped about 6 inches so the peak of the roof was not lined up. 

I'm talking peaks of probably an inch?

I think I'm inching closer to taking the plunge, however I'm still trying to figure out my investment strategy and niche.

@Lei L.Hi Lei,A (2 inch) red ball sticker on the bottom of the entry door for each dog.A (2 inch) blue ball sticker on the bottom of the entry door for each cat.That way maintenance knows what they are up against, and not to leave the door blocked open allowing the pets to escape.It can also help the Fire Department (if you let them know what the colors mean).Good Luck!

I'm hearing a lot of people say shop for private insurance, I need to try this, but I do know that in my nieghborhood, is in a 100 year flood zone (6 inches of flood, every 100 years). 

The first basement also has a 1950's 15x20 cement bunker with an 8 inch thick ceiling slab.

. $200.00Dining room/living room 21‘ x 12‘ 6 inches Touch up walls and trim as needed.