I also wouldn't install a taller fence or a shrub because he could move the camera to another spot.

This is spot on correct. 

Spot on. 

They're usually blue, so they should be easy to spot at the home depot/lowes rental desk); put them throughout the previously flooded areas of the basement, and all around the soaked carpet you've removed (if you're trying to salvage the carpet). 

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Hi Lisa, As an investor, I have worked with all types of realtors, but for investment property I would say that you have to have an experienced realtor in investment properties or you have to have enough experience for the deal to work with.Experienced Realtor will help you with the contract (which in many cases are not simple), but most importantly with spotting issues in the property that could cost you thousands.Your concern is valid so it is important to sign a Buyer Representation Agreement, in which case the realtor has to work for you over his/her own interest (or you can sue him).The idea is not to sue them, but to make sure you trust them enough to work with them. 

At certain times of the year in the spot your house is on the water level may rise up from below. 

I told my husband it's going to be blood in the streets soon.

Mitch is spot on in terms of getting a realistic repair estimate (and don't forget to add a contingency because no matter how much experience you have there will always be something that comes up unexpected and adds time and cost) is key. 

I am looking at purchasing a modular home, but has two repairs that it needs first has some soft spots in the floor would it be easier to put new flooring on top or just cut out the soft spots and replace them?