They didn't find any leaks into the soil in the show I was watching, but I can't even begin to imagine how much that would cost. 

Water meters, water risers, soil cutters, clay tile, sewer clean outs... all the tools you need to fix these issues- like pipe threaders, shovels etc... 3.

I would definiltey get a soil test. 

The soil is very easy to dig up in this location. 

I am  waiting for our post-sandy Real estate  situation to resolve itself.

Mostly Cobb, but would be interested in Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Alpahretta, Roswell. 

There is all manner of ways to get hurt building.. soil issues, un knowns that you don't know until you start..

I know a lot of people in pier and beam houses that have constantly shifting foundations (North Texas soils are pretty unstable) and have lived with it for decades. 

Very reasonable if they supply the soil test report.

By bright future, I mean 1) Population growth2) Vibrant tech community and tech jobs3) Sustainable Job growth and entrepreneurial soil.4) Great year-round weather, mild winters & an excellent lifestyle.5) Low business, sales, and property taxes6) International city7) Immigration gateway city, melting pot of all cultures8) No history of natural disasterAtlanta possesses all 8, and is known as the NY or the LA of the South.