Phase 1 is an initial assessment, more focussed on document research while Phase 2 is where they actually take soil samples etc. 3.

Here in TX the soil is mostly clay, and it shrinks and expands with humidity level (thus the need to "water the foundations" as a measure to avoid foundation cracking), so foundation problems are a common occurrence.

Far too many variables- I’m wrapping up a garage conversion adu right now for a customer and the permitting process was a bear.

I was able to look into the attic and I saw nothing but old soiled insulation.

You could just pull them out and taper the soil on the slope down and plant grass.

These laws will spell out what you can use as a trust account for security deposits (interest bearing, who gets the interest etc.)Software: frequent question here on the forums.

Being aligned with your goals by being in the right environment is like a seed growing in good soil. - Read "The Wealthy Gardener."

Stairs themselves are not typically load bearing.

Encinitas is cheap, City of SD is expensive, Vista is brutalRequirements: Stormwater management, surveys, soils reports -- these are big ticket items that vary a lot by city.

You'll also hear people talk about cost segregation & depreciation, which are great, but not everyone is in a position where they can maximize the benefits of depreciation.Also bear in mind that it doesn't need to be either-or.