**if there is a sump pump, suggest to them that they discuss "Back up of Sewers & Drains" coverage with the agent. 

I had a MK4 Jetta that drained me of my money and my emotions but I loved every second of it.

Second - I have a little bit in savings however, would rather not drain myself using that money towards a down payment for my FIRST time flipping a home (or keeping it for a rental home).

I've lost my job of 3+ years, was out for 3 months draining personal reserves, now back to work again. 

For example I've read about not just draining but flushing the hot water tank every 3-6 months.

. + a hammer + gloves + eye protectionand construction grade garbage bagsyour multitool is useful if you cut trough the grout and backerboard to break it into smaller chunks, (preferred method of tile pro's) but YOU HAVE TO KNOW WHAT IS INSIDE THE WALLS so you don't cut a pipe/drain/electric.you put the tool/chisel at 30 or 45 degree by the edge of the tile and after 2-6 hits it should come offafter the first 10-20-30 you will get in a rhythmcheck the lower edge of the backerboard for water damage. if yes, replace, they come standard in 3ft by 5ft sheetsdo you want to replace the bathtub or just refinish (everything is in the prep work)?

That first property may even be a fixer-upper that drains your finances.

I think it's galvanized steel that has rusted through from years of being clogged up and not draining standing water.

Foundation repair can cost easily $10K to $40K, depending on size and scope of the work.At minimum, make sure that the exterior grading and gutter downspouts drain water away from the house.

Homes of that era typically had draintiles below the floor that pitched towards the basement floor drain and drained through a Palmer Valve.