Before we could get somebody to fully investigation the property suffered further collapse of bricks into the basement causing it to lean over.The insurance company are denying coverage due to "Earth movement" no quakes recorded in the area so I guess they mean from build up of water over the years.

China collapses tomorrow?

Just like during the housing collapse, there will be deals on all kinds of investments: Be fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.If you are in the short range, I would just look at high dividend low volatility investments.

My opinion is that if either porch structure collapsed, it would wreck the house and hurt the foundation even more.The second biggest issue we have is half the walls and ceilings show sign of sagging because the plaster has come undone, this seems to be a pretty expensive fix, considering it's in both kitchens, and most bedrooms in both units.

I'm in a situation where it's not in danger of collapse, is dry and hasn't moved since I put in the beams 3 years ago.  

During the boom, I owned over 14 residential properties and got hurt pretty bad when the market collapsed.

The collapse and "L" shape recover in oil, Bakersfield has had less of a recovery than most other areas in California. 

You don't want the weight of the chimney to collapse the roof when you take the main part out of the room. 

They may have no construction sense, and think the roof may collapse.

My properties were mostly purchase at the collapse of the housing market and my partner and I put all the sweat equity into them.