Don't get the engineered stuff because if you puncture the veneer and moisture gets in it, it will buckle and swell.

The water mitigation company has now expressed concerns that moisture may be seeping into the wood strut wall foundation from the outside (their numbers of saturation went up during a rain storm).

A contractor may tell you it will last as long as block and could be true, it's a cost savings to build wood but to me all the moisture is there and could be a problem in the future.

Even though the plank itself is reasonably waterproof, the glue and the seams are still prone to moisture.

The house seems to have wicked the moisture, so I think a dry out is necessary - fans and dehumidifiers.    

How do I put this gently.

okay keep in mind I am still learning  "so be gentle" I was watching a webinar by David I believe last week and wanted to bring my question to the forums to hopefully get it more explained for me... lets say I want to by a SFH and its my first btw its say 100k as it will be a investment property I would be required for the 25% down but lets say I have 50k in my heloc that I could use, being this is my first property would you put the full 50k in for the higher cash flow or would you go more over with the 25% down and go for the brrr and refi back out the investment?

Starting with a camper will give me a gentle start into short term rentals.

If you go with the slightly under calc A/C unit, the compressor/condenser will run longer thus removing more moisture in your conditioned space.

Dont remember the rise allowed but it is VERY gentle and takes a very long ramp for like 3 steps.