Phase 1 is an initial assessment, more focussed on document research while Phase 2 is where they actually take soil samples etc. 3.

Believe it our not, we still have a lot of success with Craig's list, though not sure if it'll work with newer build assets.I would try to build relationships with businesses that your residents use, such as pet stores, restaurants, dry cleaners, etc.

They pull any moisture they can get out of the air, so if there are any small cracks or openings to outside air they will just continue running, filling up their tank from the moisture in the outside air and not working efficiently at drying out the space you’re trying to dry very well.

I was able to look into the attic and I saw nothing but old soiled insulation.

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

Here in TX the soil is mostly clay, and it shrinks and expands with humidity level (thus the need to "water the foundations" as a measure to avoid foundation cracking), so foundation problems are a common occurrence.

When discretionary spending dries up, travel typically plumets.

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?

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