I'm sure you'll find plenty of valuable connections and insights here. 

If people receive help, mentorship and guidance with someone with experience, then I would say that is a little more valuable than reading about a topic online.  

The experience you will gain and making a calculated decision (which you clearly are) will be incredibly valuable in my opinion. 

@Justin BrownExploring off-market opportunities is a great strategy, and your friend's advice about searching for properties for rent on platforms like FB Marketplace and Craigslist can be a valuable approach.

I have no idea what the cost would be for some sort of them spraying stuff all over the place, but it might be a small expense compared to losing a valuable tenant.

Thank you Steven for your valuable comments. 

If there is anyone willing to give me valuable information about Real Estate investing for a beginner, I am willing to listen.

Unfortunatley there is no easy solution, this basement is just past its useful life.The only real solution here is to suspend the house on steel beams and then remove the basement from underneeth.

Your real estate experience, especially in property management and leasing, is valuable.We have a wealth of resources and discussions that can provide valuable insights and connections here.

BP is indeed a fantastic resource for connecting with like-minded individuals and gaining valuable insights.