There is a lot of condescension in his posts, often degnigrating those who say anything counter to his opinions.

If something obstructs the sewer line like tree roots, and grey water is trapped in the pipes and overflows the lowest point that could be covered.

I'll open the kitchen a bit and add a counter top (not sure if an island would fit).

I would send them on message that says, "Please secure the home and leave the keys on the kitchen counter.

Current plan is to rip out the carpet, it's trashed, and replace with LVP (one of the four colors, not sure which is best to choose... see attached image), replace the laminate counter with granite.

Yazoo clay  in a 1 inch block with zero water.. if you take that one inch block and add water it can expand out to 12 inchs by 12 inchs  this is why the pipes burst all over the place in the city of Jackson..

These items are not permitted to biodegrade in traditional septic systems.Plumbing pipes are sensitive and must be checked regularly by scheduled plumbing professional.

I'd really appreciate your inputs.Some relevant info that may help- I'm expecting a size able bonus next yr from my stock vests (~$500k)- the house needs flooring to be replace since the previous owners put cheap laminate stickers that are coming off and counter tops and cabinet repaints. - homes are not renting quickly in my areas and even if they rent its below $2k. - there is a airbnb in my street which seem to have good occupancy Thanks in advance for all your suggestions.

@Kelsey Vander Meulen unless you have a great team lined up, especially someone who can address a burst pipe or damaged roof late night or on a Sunday, hire management.

The building stock is like all the other Chicago urban core burbs, so expect lots of 1950's and 60's construction with galvanized pipes, flat roofs, boilers and outdated electrical.