Your attorney's advice aligns with standard practices to mitigate risk.

Quote from @Zachary Luchs: I am merely just testing the waters to see where everyone is investing.

He put in a hot water heater, painted the upstairs walls white, put black shutters on the house, painted the deck grey, and painted the front door red.

So one of the properties I own gets it water from a community well.

However, here are some considerations:Permitting: Unpermitted structures are often a red flag for lenders because they may not meet local building codes or safety standards.

The owner expects to close in 30 days ( standard closing windows ). 

Long Beach has it’s own airport and will host the majority of the 2028 Olympics water sports at the newly rebuilt Long Beach Olympic Aquatic Center.Long Beach has some of the best kite-surfing on the west coast, good beginner traditional surfing waves, and stand-up paddle boarding and canoeing through the Naples canals.

I’m currently in a duplex that I house hack and the tenant’s rent covers my property taxes, my water and sewer bills, and almost all maintenance costs.

I remember when I completed my first ground-up new construction here in Chicago - FELT AMAZING to finish.Our biggest lessons learned were around getting the water service done early on because of our harsh winters and making sure we keep our designer in check! 

**Basement Water Damage:** The walls in the basement are wet up to 15 inches, and it appears that water is seeping in from the ground.3.