Seems that a ton of folks are out there already buying deals in Atlanta for many reasons, like job growth, product that's only from the 70's-90's, but needs easy cosmetics, rapid rental rate incline that already happened, and just the plethora of gentrification or improvement of every neighborhood  you see whether inside or outside the perimeter of I-285. 

Then monitor it and if it's just as bad you can install plastic over the dirt floor and install a French drain around the perimeter inside the crawl space.

There is a counter that people walk up to to order stuff.Most of them downtown surround a parking lot, cars parked inside the lot with carts around the perimeter facing the sidewalk.

Don the rain suit and boots and see if you splash ANY puddles within 50-80 foot of the house.If drain tile would help dig a crawl space around the perimeter as painful as it is,,,and install drain tile there...it will help by draining  broken plumbing. 

I had an artsy client who would put up frameless  mirrors and then double sticky tape the perimeter and stick on tiles, wood , bottle caps.... whatever to make her own frame...  

The attorney's generally discuss the perimeters of the contract to ensure everything is adhered to and the title company ensures funds are distributed properly & check for any outstanding issues that might delay closing. 

Usually you'll be able to find owner and sales histories, basic property info, assessment histories, and EXTERIOR top-down diagram i.e. drawing and dimensions of building perimeter, etc.

Dan - There are many solutions to skirting generally referred to as "lower perimeter enclosures" from very inexpensive to the much more expensive.

@Sylvia B.You asked:Besides spraying our yard perimeter and main trail in the woods...We are considering installing a four poster deer feeder and paying attention to the outcome of the Texas cattle fever tick strategy--feeding deer ivermectin laced corn-only legal by the USDA. hope these links help--my pinterest board https://www.thespruce.com/spray-yard-to-kill-ticks...http://www.crdaniels.com/4posterhttp://www.tahc.texas.gov/news/brochures/TAHCBroch...

There are many light spots, you can see the original hardwood square perimeter design on the kitchen floor, and some pet stains are still visible.