Next year the crack was wider, so we tore up the concrete slab and cut the tree root underneath.

pick a few - go there - drive around. 

Do a deep dive in there to look for high net worth individualsGood LuckGino

On patio space - there’s a deck across the front of the house that’s not more than 8 feet deep and not particularly useful for anything but maybe a bistro set or a pair of chairs.

Most Hard money lenders are going to require 20% of cost so if you have that plus reserves then that is by far the best bet.If this Is for real and they are not just trying to get a thousand bird dogs to pay them a 795 up front fee for their inspector they probably pay 100 bucks to drive out and look at and fund very few deals ( like many mortgage scams) .. then these can be pretty nice set ups for you to gain experience and build your resume'I would also hit Mark off line he is a very experienced licensed Broker in that area and one who knows the investor side of the coin

Searching the Internet drive me to this out and chat, but in case it helps someone else, two years ago I start paying $495 a month in a one year subscription net 30 plan.

You could sister it and/or dig & pour 24" deep concrete pads in the floor to support additional jackposts. 

I believe the water damage is the root cause of the mold problem, and I’m considering filing an insurance claim to cover the repairs and remediation.For those who have gone through this process, what steps should I take to ensure the claim is handled properly?

I focus on Columbus, Ohio, which has seen significant growth, especially with tech giants like Intel, Meta, Amazon, and Google setting up operations, driving up property prices and job opportunities.

But don't worry, in 15-20 years salary appreciation at a modest rate of 2-3% will give you an extra grand give or take while you get to look at all that property appreciation taking place as more $80K salaried workers like yourself who are told to "buy now" driving up prices from $600K to $700K to $800K, maybe even a million!