But, over time, large numbers take over and it will settle to around 50%.The people who get into trouble using this long term view of expenses are the ones who are doing short term deals.For example, you buy a building based on estimating the expenses at 50% but six months after you buy you are force to repair a failing foundation.

I have a FHA loan lined up to purchase a property but the property I am interested in has one issue with the foundation in the garage.

Of course it would be cheaper to form one but I am in the beginning stages of each but I like to form a firm foundation and make sure I am ready for each before I dive right in.

I've done that when I cut foundations to put in egress windows.

(If you are running crews, it is always best to pay on Mondays, but that is for another thread)While there are many crooked contractors in the field, you also must realize that there are many shady investors out there too.The 50% plan has worked out well for all parties, and it builds the foundation of trust that both sides need to have.That said, there is a sea of very bad contractors out there, and many will rob Peter to pay Paul, and others will just leave you in the middle of a project for one that is more profitable to them.

I have shared the foundation of the lease, and will be happy to answer questions that might pertain to things I left out...

Anyway you look at it this bill fundamentally changes the foundation of America.It remains to be seen what the future implications of this will be.

Anyway you look at it this bill fundamentally changes the foundation of America.It remains to be seen what the future implications of this will be.

My property is in the Dallas Metroplex and everyone knows how the soil and foundations are a problem to begin with.If a tenant is responsible for keeping the lawn watered and the irrigation clock was turned off every time I checked it.

The inspection did find issues with the structure's foundation which I believe would be 'material deficiencies'.