Thewrap was missing of a window on the East side allowing waterexposure that caused moisture damage and rot.

Smoke penetrates everything: insulation, carpets, any unsealed wood framing-interior of cabinets-lite fixtures, hvac system, etc.

my classic was the tenant complaining of mold around the windows.. go and check it out and they haveand they have ruined the blinds and put up foil and plastic and so you had all this moisture  and when the mold started they were scrubbing it and ended up ruining the sheet rock try to rub the mold out..  

Why not just mod the plans to fit standard low cost home depot cabinets--and make sure they can deliver the amount you need.If you take 100% delivery up front you will need to store them, insure them and possibly guard them, as well as load and transport them--so that figures into the cost also.Doing it Just in Time, may leave you with delays, despite promises to the contrary, so figure that into the cost also.Knockdowns (You Assemble) might store in a few 18 wheel trailers, but beware of moisture and humidity (flake board and plywood).You will need an inventory system for cabinets in and cabinets out if you store them--that's a lot of cabinets.Good Luck!

Below are some generalizations about locations and ongoing maintenance costs: Older properties require more maintenance than newer properties.Composition roofs require more maintenance than tile roofs.Properties in climates with hard freezes require more maintenance than properties in milder climates.Properties in locations with a lot of moisture require more maintenance than properties in dryer climates.Wood siding requires more maintenance than aluminum or stucco siding.Properties with lush vegetation require more maintenance than properties with little or no vegetation.SummaryUsing the above criteria and considerations, I believe you will be able to narrow your focus to a small set of cities.

.• Properties in locations with a lot of moisture require more maintenance than properties in dryer climates.• Wood siding requires more maintenance than aluminum or stucco siding.• Properties with lush vegetation require more maintenance than properties with little or no vegetation.When you look at the maintenance elements in a residential property you can generally divide the elements into two groups: systems and the structure.• Systems include HVAC, water heater, plumbing and wiring.

Splurge on a $500 model with a stronger exhaust and vent it all the way to the outside of the house, to avoid future repairs caused by excess moisture and mold.Worth it?

He mentioned there's a moisture issue in the basement which could be due to a grading issue.

Credit and down payment are first and foremost - you will be looking at 20% or more in nearly all cases, but where most people from out of the area get caught is in the investor penetration.

The pic on the left appears to be the result of moisture infiltration.