You can also go to the city to find out the approval process and permit requirements as you may need to get a land disturbance permit and provide stormwater management and soil erosion control plan before you start clearing.

If so, the best way to do it is to go to the "Summary" tab and select "Yes" from the drop down menu that appears underneath "Using Loan to Cost?" 

Soil in Texas is the reason why we don't have basements.

Preferably a goof 6+ft away depending on if you have soils that absorb water well. 

I'm not sure if its the sub floor or the joists underneath. 

It is now a $10K job that requires digging to run a new water line into the building due to the age of the pipes underneath.

Working through the ins and outs of everything from assessments to  soil compatibility require some solid knowledge and experience.2.  

This is barring something like a rotted out support beam underneath which you can jack up to replace.If you're as good as you can get, I've found linoleum plank is pretty conformal and will take a beating.

Due to new construction guideline, he has asked us to lot of unnecessary reports like survery, soil report, fire sprinkler plan which costs lots of our time and money but was provided to get us permit.He is saying this is change in function and it requires new construction code. 

Before purchasing anything make sure the following criteria are met; a)is it properly zoned for your needs. b) is the “dirt” suitable to support the buildings - obtain accurate soil borings and procure a topographical and platt of survey c) determine if detention areas are required, necessary fire safety access roads, suitable septic/well areas d) make sure the land has never been home to any toxic dumping or environmentally questionable materials e) easy access to utilities.