I check for signs of plumbing breaks.Generally near the outer walls in the least insulated areas (basement ceilings) I look for any obvious signs of freeze breaks in the copper or plastic plumbing lines that come off of the water heater.Repairs can run from $100-$4,500 if the water was left on and heat turned off during a winter freeze.If the home occupied last winter you should be alright now.8.

Grade to drain like I said above, cover in plastic to the property line and then landscape if crushed or river rock 1"-2" diameter or whatever is cheap locally.

The easiest plumbing to install (plug and play) is using Sharkbit pipe (plastic) and push-fittings/connectors.  

I'd also try to load my appointments in the first part of the week leaving Thurs and Fri empty for processing the deals, that gave me 4 day weekends.

Anybody know of some websites with cheap corrugated plastic (bandit) signs?

The "tin" in the bath is plastic, $2.50/ft.

I ripped out the carpet and replaced with the plastic sheeting, and laminate.  

Property is winterized.In addition to missing sheetrock, the ductwork is covered with plastic and cabinets, refrigerator, stove, and any openings are outlined with painters tape.  

Raining means a low pressure system holding the smell close to the ground  , your neighbor could be smelling sewage from a number of sources , vent pipes , other neighbors , a sewage spill blocks away , or a neighbor that ate beans and fried eggs . 

Bandit signs - these are the 18" x 24" plastic signs you see on the side of the road.