But reality is mobile homes are a fast depreciating asset; most homes built on a pier and beam or slab foundation are an appreciating asset.   

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I was built in 1983 and when I bought it in 2016 it was renovated (new roof, foundation beams, appliance, carpet and paint).Its been 7 years since I bought and my interest rate for 30 year was 3%.

@Dustin Beam couldn't agree more.

I can't use any of there lumber layouts for this market, but I like laying out lumber and beams on homes that aren't typically built around here.

Storm surge is usually the biggest threat and many existing properties are built on elevated pier and beam to give them a fighting chance.There's a cool lady on here who's been investing and doing PM on Galveston forever but I can't think of her name.

,- Second bedroom floor subfloor is has a giant three foot bubble raised,- The garage's middle support beam, which are three 2x4s stacked together are bending.

I did all new supply and drain lines on an old pier and beam a few months ago and am about to do another - got a fair amount of bids on the first and found someone with similar pricing for the second, though I am wondering what others are paying in general per fixture on pier and beam?

My job is more with cranes erecting large buildings in Boston placing the columns and beams, welding and such.

Huge beams in the basement, simple construction (you have easy access to plumbing, electric, chimney and roof - I love this for inspection and it cuts down repair expenses).