(trashing the property, not changing air filters, overlooking repairs, unauthorized pets)6) What is your process for handling service requests?

yes that will most likely disqualify it from VA. you should just remove it. call a local contractor to see how, if they don't want to do it they may be kind enough to tell you how to. since its not popcorn ceiling the chances of it hurting you are almost 0. once it's removed, get your home tested for air quality and provide that to the VA loan officer and you should be good to go

Might be possible to enclose the area where the pipes, water heater and furnace are and add a vent in the floor above to allow warm air into that area. 

., former employer 401k) to a solo 401k are not reported on Form 5498, but rather on Form 5500-EZ, but only if the air market value of the solo 401k exceeds $250K as of the end of the plan year (generally 12/31);When funds are rolled over or transferred from an IRA or 401k to a self-directed IRA, the amount deposited into the self-directed IRA is reported on Form 5498 by the receiving self-directed IRA custodian by May of the year following the rollover/transfer.Rollovers (provided the 60 day rollover window is satisfied) from an IRA to a Solo 401k or self-directed IRA are reported on lines 15a and 15b of Form 1040;Pre-tax IRA contributions on reported on line 32 of Form 1040;Pre-tax solo 401k contributions are reported on line 28 of Form 1040;Roth solo 401k funds are subject to RMDs;A Roth 401k may be transferred to a Roth IRA (Note that from a planning perspective, it may be advantageous to transfer Roth Solo 401k funds to a Roth IRA before turning age 70 ½ in order to escape the Roth RMD requirement applicable to Roth 401k contributions including Roth Solo 401k contributions and earnings.)

Is it a (hot air) furnace or a (steam/hot water) boiler?

It’s a great area near Oceana Naval Air Station.

The air quotes because I will continue to look and strike if a deal is right, just not setting any goals right now.

It was determined the upstairs AC unit failed and the water was from accumulation in the air handler, the amount unknown but enough to cause damage to our ceiling.   

Upgraded bathrooms, added a dishwasher, new washer/dryer, new heating/air conditioning, paint through inside and reinforce of basement wall.

This post is to help you prepare in what to do, and tips to where to place sensors, cameras, etc.I'm an Air Force Veteran, with service in Iraq and Afghanistan.