If you can still do underground septic, you need to know where the septic field will be and orient the house accordingly.No city water means a well, so you better do your research on how the ground water is in the area. 

Each apartment has one full bath and one kitchen sink, no dishwashers or clothes washers provided (though at least one tenant has a portable clothes washer.)My calculations with the 47 degree groundwater in Michigan lead me to believe that a single 199k btu system, the largest I can feasibly and affordably find, may not be enough to support 4 showers and 8 sinks, even with water savers applied.

Pics of both sides of the wall may help evaluate.For what it may be worth:Rising water typically is ground water or flooding.Condensation has to do with the difference of temperature on opposing sides of the wall along with humidity levels (layman's definition for sure...)Penetration has to do with leaks and differences in pressure on each side of the wall (i.e., strong winds)Multiple potential culprits.  

I've seen people who have bought properties with net negative values due to soil and groundwater contamination.  

if it tests positive for chlorine its not ground water , sounds like city water leaking in .

About halfway down the hill, ground water would come out and make the sidewalk and stairs slippery.

In rural areas, without a quality ground water supply, water is a huge barrier to development.

I'm considering converting my basement into a short-term rental as a house-hack and curious to hear perspectives on this endeavor and if you have any contractor recommendations.Here's some background info:- I live behind a major university- AirDNA has favorable occupancy in this area (~79%)- Basement is a walk-out with it's own entrance and already has an in-ground water hook-upThanks in advance for your help!

The cracking can be from a mistake in construction, ground/water problems or a local tree.Cracking is not good mostly because few are qualified to understand what it means.

. § 66-5-212(c) as "a subterranean void created by the dissolution of limestone or dolostone strata resulting from groundwater erosion, causing a surface subsidence of soil, sediment, or rock and is indicated through the contour lines on the Property's recorded plat map."