, security cameras, moisture sensors etc might pay off) a quick call to your insurance agent to ask for a list of things that will reduce your premium is usually worthwhile.

The real estate agent that I've been using (who is fairly well versed in investment purchases) suggested placing a dehumidifier in the basement to help control the moisture.  

Hi @Norbin Cruz The spray foam is a great idea(as long as it’s not so tight that moisture can’t escape the house.)

i thought it would be a cool look, but obviously, moisture could be an issue. 

2) what if the gas station's tanks leak to the extent that it penetrates your property?

I only have leather like living room furniture as well, less penetrating material, easier to sterilize and clean.

We live within a mile of the beach, so moisture and mold can be a problem.

Is there a foundation issue which is causing the water/moisture mold?

As a buy and hold investor, I don't like them as they get wrapped up eventually due to moisture/water.

The existing tenants have mentioned separately (this is an up/down duplex) of smell of mold.This is not difficult to believe if in fact there are these obvious cracks on the home exterior.There is no doubt water/moisture is getting into the home and creating a condition for mold to grow.We had a structural engineer out to do our buyer’s inspection yesterday, report is due out later this evening (11/04/17).Verbal communication while on site, indicated a mutually shared concern over these cracks.The roof appears fine.A wall in the backyard will need replacing as the soil weight has almost pushed this wall over and it is only a matter of time before this thing comes falling over.Boiler may need replaced, windows as there is some clear cold.These are just concerns at this time but inspection report will lay all this out once received later today.I should have been a little smarter in not agreeing to a change in inspection objection deadline when it was presented by seller.My buyer’s agent and I should really have talked this one over, as I realize now that, it left us with only hours after inspection to come up with our inspection objection response and to be honest I will not have time to get bids for any of the extensive repair items which I do not doubt will be confirmed in the report received later today.Seeking any advice that you can give on the following: Would you proceed with purchase of the above detailed home?