Not saying it doesn't work ever, or at all, just that it's often easier to cut a deal closer to the end of the process when they know the gig is up and they've exhausted all their options.

That policy should be exhausted before your policy kicks in. 

Chris, have you exhausted all traditional financing options?

Add exhaust fans and vent them to the exterior either thru the roof or side wall. 

.- Really try and exhaust all options before going out of state, it doesn't seem to be recommended without having a great network in an area you already know.- You could try and look at other markets where you have established connections.  

Install new exhaust/fan to include electrical and exhaust.

I also thought it important to post here to exhaust all resources.

History* Exhausted General Contractor with RE background.

Id get a normal drywall ceiling done and make sure it had a working exhaust fan tied to the light switch. 

It's a worst case scenario.Quotes came back at:$650 for soil testing$850 for engineering and permits$5-7k for pretreatment system (required by law)$7-10k for leaching field$3-5k for the tankTotal $16.5k - $23,5kObviously, this level of a failure was not planned and was not covered in CapEx.Steps that were taken so far:2 quotes (recommended companies, he's in OH and doesn't know anyone else to call)Sold 1 car that was owned outright to raise fundsConsidering the sale of another car that has some equityDialing back (nearly ending) gifts for Christmas (5 kids plus 4 fosters YIKES)Exhausting his entire emergency fundSteps not taken that I advised him on:3rd party inspection that doesn't do work... not the person the contractor recommends who is probably getting a kick-back if this is really a BS deal.