We had an engineer come out and help us devise a more cost effective method of bracing the roof without having to completely tear off and replace!

If so, worst case you might have to remove them in the future.....unlikely though as most soft utility can be replaced by trenchless (pig) methods if necessary.

If you want to try an advanced statistical technique to improve your chances of increasing your response rate, research Design of Experiments (DOE), which is a multivariate method of testing many factors simultaneously.

If you choose this method of finding your deals be prepared to have to do a lot and I do mean a lot of running around.

Foundation issues are widespread due to faulty drainage and the cold winters.  

currently we live in the upstairs and are thinking about buying a 2nd home and doing the brrrrrrrr method again but not sure i should refinance this house or i guess my big question  is how much do i want to liquidate my assets? 

currently we live in the upstairs and are thinking about buying a 2nd home and doing the brrrrrrrr method again but not sure i should refinance this house or i guess my big question is how much do i want to liquidate my assets?

I'm planning on trying out the BRRRR method to acquire my next rental.

Such methods are inherently inaccurate so they'll either overstate or understate the reality of the property.

Your lender will be able to tell you which method of valuation they will consider.