Quote from @James Boreno: One of my SFH caught on fire and I'm in the process of selling it to a contractor.

Hire a contractor to cut open the ceiling so it can dry out.

I'm a licensed contractor and home inspector with a moderate portfolio in Ft Wayne.

Clarify your strategy—whether it's rentals, flips, or house hacking—and build a team of agents, lenders, and contractors.

Online platforms like Zillow, PropStream, and Auction.com are worth exploring, and don’t forget to check out local real estate groups for deals and partnerships.Since you’re in Racine, the Rental Property Association of Wisconsin and Milwaukee REIA are great resources for networking, finding contractors, and learning about funding opportunities.

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.

If the drywall cracks in the next year or two, or the doors start to stick, then you likely have a larger settlement issue going on, and will likely need to call a foundation repair contractor. 

Does anyone have a good contract or outline of terms they like using with contractors? 

I have renovated with contractors and some DIY.

Overcrowding can strain plumbing, electrical systems, and air conditioning, leading to expensive maintenance issues.