He mentioned there's a moisture issue in the basement which could be due to a grading issue.

The parameters for the inspection are pretty bare-minimum for any reasonably built and maintained unit,    but if you are looking at converting a basement with low ceilings,  uneven or dirt floors,  moisture issues, no or very small windows,  etc.  

We recommend they be fully evaluated by a qualified electrical contractor or engineer.The front bedroom closet has foam insulation installed as the ceiling but has gaps around the sides that are not fully fire blocked/fire sealed to the level above.There are moisture stains and biological growth at the bottom of the rear bedroom closet wall opposite the bathroom.ATTICWe could not find attic access in the interior of the home, there was a window on the front of the house over the front porch but it was caulked/sealed shut and we could not open it without causing damage.

.• Properties in locations with a lot of moisture require more maintenance than properties in dryer climates.• Wood siding requires more maintenance than aluminum or stucco siding.• Properties with lush vegetation require more maintenance than properties with little or no vegetation.When you look at the maintenance elements in a residential property you can generally divide the elements into two groups: systems and the structure.• Systems include HVAC, water heater, plumbing and wiring.

Splurge on a $500 model with a stronger exhaust and vent it all the way to the outside of the house, to avoid future repairs caused by excess moisture and mold.Worth it?

my classic was the tenant complaining of mold around the windows.. go and check it out and they haveand they have ruined the blinds and put up foil and plastic and so you had all this moisture  and when the mold started they were scrubbing it and ended up ruining the sheet rock try to rub the mold out..  

It is legal in my state so I did not stop it immediately and the moisture damaged the ceiling.

Why not just mod the plans to fit standard low cost home depot cabinets--and make sure they can deliver the amount you need.If you take 100% delivery up front you will need to store them, insure them and possibly guard them, as well as load and transport them--so that figures into the cost also.Doing it Just in Time, may leave you with delays, despite promises to the contrary, so figure that into the cost also.Knockdowns (You Assemble) might store in a few 18 wheel trailers, but beware of moisture and humidity (flake board and plywood).You will need an inventory system for cabinets in and cabinets out if you store them--that's a lot of cabinets.Good Luck!

Below are some generalizations about locations and ongoing maintenance costs: Older properties require more maintenance than newer properties.Composition roofs require more maintenance than tile roofs.Properties in climates with hard freezes require more maintenance than properties in milder climates.Properties in locations with a lot of moisture require more maintenance than properties in dryer climates.Wood siding requires more maintenance than aluminum or stucco siding.Properties with lush vegetation require more maintenance than properties with little or no vegetation.SummaryUsing the above criteria and considerations, I believe you will be able to narrow your focus to a small set of cities.

Moisture and laminate do not do well together.