Plus you will have to frame out the basement, add insulation, run all new electrical, add all new plumbing, plus drywall paint flooring etc.But more importantly if the house is older I can pretty much guarantee the basement will have moisture issues.

With gentle nudging by Richard & Co., Sarah agreed to meet the notary on Friday morning at 10:00 AM, the same time that we are to do a final pre-closing walkthrough at the house.

The quality of mercy is not strain'd,It droppeth as the gentle rain from heavenUpon the place beneath: it is twice blest;It blesseth him that gives and him that takes:'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomesThe throned monarch better than his crown;His sceptre shows the force of temporal power,The attribute to awe and majesty,Wherein doth sit the dread and fear of kings;But mercy is above this sceptred sway;It is enthroned in the hearts of kings,It is an attribute to God Himself;And earthly power doth then show likest God'sWhen mercy seasons justice.

(rationale: inexpensive, durable, pretty good look over concrete slab, moisture resistant and easy to repair)Should I replace my gas cook stove with electric?

Eddie, please allow me to point out, very gently, that if a tenant moves into a place with brand new paint and brand new carpet and within 3 years both paint and carpet are ruined, that tenant is NOT the kind that a landlord would love to have.Yes, you have to replace the carpet and repaint when they move out.

Tenants know I do a series of other maintenance items on the same trip.This is my basic list.(1) Replace AC filter.(2) Bleach AC condensate drain line.(3) Test thermostat and replace batteries if necessary.(4) Exercise ALL shutoff valves - kitchens and bathrooms.(5) Inspect and feel around under sink drains for moisture and leaks.(6) Open toilet tank and look at the tank bolts and overflow tube.(7) Test garbage disposer and throw some ice down.(8) Test smoke and fire alarms. 

Green core is a bit more moisture resistant.

This is because no matter how gentle the removal process is, once the moss roots begin to grow into the roof the granules are dislodged and more UV etc. can penetrate.

Your broker submitted an offer to the bank (The owner of the property you wanted to purchase), the bank accepted your offer ("Offer" does not mean "Bid) to purchase the home they owned (with no outstanding loan or lien) and you closed on the transaction.While I may not be as gentle on the forum as the other professionals on this board, I seriously doubt there will be anyone that's been in the business for more than two weeks to rebut my statement here.

The seller is the sweetest older lady, and I want to handle this communication gently.