Caveat Emptor.Neighborhood disclosure rules might vary by state.In California, I had to disclose everything, including any homes on the street that might be under renovation (some people don't like the sounds of hammers and saws and cement trucks).

Most others have the old cement set tubs in a dingy area and a naked hanging bulb with a pull string. 

Address solving the humidity problem: does it have a cement floor or dirt? 

From what I understand you a public adjuster gets paid if he wins the claim for you over and above the original .I'd call a a good licensed, masonry / cement pro guy out for a bid and see what's up first. 

I don't mind Asheville, but don't really have a desire to come back here on a regular basis to check on my properties once I finish my treatments and move away.After I'd mostly decided on Raleigh, I found the blog post about the best places for rentals these days and that basically cemented my idea since Raleigh was listed. 

Pretty awesome that you have already cemented this mindset so early.

What I have seen is crew comes in with 15 laborers big holes are punched through the slab every 5 feet or so.. and then big holes are hand dug down then re filled with cement.

I have seen the occasional tenant pour cement down the drainpipe or other intentional damage(No they were not prosecuted) but that is rare as well. 

Tile needs to be attached to dry wall at a bare minimum but is best backed with cement board

My question is concerning the wet basement (cement block), which has a bowing wall, peeling paint, and water seepage, primarily where the floor meets the wall.