Maybe if work with your neighbors you can put some pressure on the city to improve the sewers or install sump pumps in the homes.

The landlord has seemingly returned his blood pressure to a normal level.

I am not under any financial pressure that is encouraging this decision.

I'm sure the stringer could mount to the floor farther out, until the headroom is not met, but I think 60" over the floor opening is ridiculous. 

Good Morning BiggerPocketersI currently have one of my rentals in Minnesota White Bear city area has a floor joists problem that need reinforcement as a result of a rehab done 3 years ago where a huge marble island is in place in kitchen apparently making over pressure on the floor led to that cabinets pulled away from the wall by 1/2 inchI need to find a good contractor that can be available to do this job of reinforcing the joistsThanks for your referralsMohamed

I did 1031 in the past once and even though it is a great option to differ the taxes, the pressure to find a replacement in a limited time was a bit stressful for me.

Does anyone what the rental market is like in mount Dora right now?

You can actually do ceiling mount units, units that look like picture frames, as well as several other styles.

I would expect to see more inventory creeping in and downward pressure on prices within the next year to two, barring further government interference. 

I also really need to get a property of my own so I can start storing my own equipment for my business (I run a pressure washing/gutter cleaning/christmas lights business on the side in addition to my 9-5).