Let me know if you need an experienced WA licensed LO to get you pre-qualified before you make the trip out here to pick out homes.Good luck investing!!

Fast forward to a hastily completed job that did not fully meet the requirements and caused additional problems/work for the buyer (me) to remediate, and a seller unable/unwilling to complete the agreed-upon work within the confines of the Purchase and Sale Agreement terms, or provide appropriate credits for outstanding work. 2.The offer on this home was based on four major items being completed (we have in writing from listing broker): new roof, crawlspace insulation, attic insulation, french drain/sump pump.

so I'm pondering WHERE (all) in the USA he is doing that level of LO to purchase, and on what terms??

I am hoping on our next deal they will come down on interest a bit.Ok, so here's what the house looked like before we bought it:So far, we have painted the exterior, all new vinyl windows, new exterior doors, new garage door and opener, installing French drains and a sump pump due to there being a bad ground water issue in the crawl space last spring, new roof, opened up the kitchen, put in a french door, replaced all the wood flooring, tiled in bathrooms, framed in laundry and mechanical, shelves in the pantry, all new interior paint, heated flooring in master bath, can lighting.

I'm originally from Montreal (hence the "Swan-See" - it's much easier to attempt my name in French) but moved out to Vancouver area back in 1992 (wow, ages ago now!).

My recommendation will keep your targeting much tighter to your intentions here.On a similar note, with 'Language Targeting' keep in mind that if you target languages other than English (Like Spanish, or French) you will still be targeting only english search queries.

The first solution is to install gutters and try to get the water away from the foundation before investing in other expensive options like french drains, etc. 

Do you know the benefits of interior vs. exterior french drains?

To reiterate what @French Broad said the best thing to do is seek an attorney's advice.

There are also fears that the prospect of Brexit could impede any growth, not just in the UK, but in European economies and markets, the result being that property in French, Spanish and Portuguese hotspots are likely to be good value for money for the foreseeable future.