I don't think any water is coming into the crawlspace other than the plumbing leaks in pipes running under the house.   

If you can attend local investor meetups, that’s a great way to gain market insight and connect with reliable people.It’s also smart to start small with a couple of flips to test the waters, and make sure you understand the local market dynamics before scaling up.Good luck with your expansion! 

They were never particularly nice, beach cabins on stilts with rattan furniture that usually had water stains from wet suits.  

I grabbed my multi meter and showed them the voltage in the water . 

We walked away from a new build last fall because we could already see issues and the sellers ended up getting us a pre-inspection report that said there were serious issues with drainage and foundation.

Shared laundry meant a fifth utility meter and high water costs that I paid.

That led to uncovering significant water damage throughout the first-floor unit's bathroom, forcing an immediate renovation.

I also own a water restoration and general maintenance business in the area and the amount of STR owners that we have spoken with is insane.  

As a lender I can tell you that argument holds no water.  

Pretty often no water, sewer, power or even roads to the property.