It's kind of like a a guy who gets really excited about something touch really really fast and you can't understand a word he says sometimes you have to slow it down  I've also found that I'm not saying he is but I've also found that in my life I'm 61 years old a lot of hucksters do the same thing  because they know if you show energy and excitement in a presentation more people will sign up then if you're dry as a bone

Outfit the space as turnkey for an appropriate business (smoothie shop, dry cleaning substation, etc.) and sell the “business” with a small down payment, receiving a monthly payment for the business payoff + rent/3.

-Sauna-Hot Tub-Patio/courtyard (large cement tiles on crushed bluestone with lighting, natural gas line to bbq)-Secondary patio off primary suite-Losing sq feet in the primary bedroom to enlarge the bathroom-High grade cabinets-Appliances with cabinet fronts-High end appliances (Viking/Miele instead of GE Cafe)-Outdoor shower (teak box walls with a dry well beneath the footprint)-Wiring for Cat6 to every room-Wiring for surround speakers (or including the speakers that are built into the walls)-Sonos whole-home audio system-Hardwired cameras (with on-site storage) to the exterior of the house-Smart features: thermostats are a given, but how about light fixtures, switches, aromatherapy, fans ... anything else?

A better market would be dry arid regions like AZ, NV and parts of CA. 

Bad PMs in bad areas because they suck them dry with fees.

You may be able to find 15% down but even that is VERY hard to get and with the changing lending climate could completely dry up.

This open-ended question stems from something I've been struggling with lately.

I called a company that an insurance had referred to do the drying .  

Major dry rot/pest issues or perhaps knob and tube wiring would make me hesitant as well. 

I’d rather trust a professional with a moisture meter to see if it’s dry (just after or even during a heavy rain would make me feel better) before fixing the ceiling.