At this point, I'm thinking of doing just a soil test, but I'm scared that if it shows there's no contamination, but when I actually remove it there is contamination, there's nothing I would be able to do.

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When you start digging out a basement that was never meant to be one, you stand a chance of compromising the integrity of the foundation by exposing or undermining the footers, removing soil that was used for stabilization purposes, etc.

I think that after super storm Sandy it was one of the best times for investors and flippers as there were a lot of homes that came to the market.

Sensors in roof, siding, surrounding soil, etc.

I'm not sure what crop land is going for in OK - guess it depends on if it's dryland or irrigated land and the type of soil, crop land vs pasture etc - anyways lets say you get 2-3k an acre - that's plenty to get you going. 

In Phoenix you can avoid the requirements for a grading and drainage plan, soils testing and building pad by classifying as a remodel instead of new build. 

Low taxesMost of the houses are being renovated / elevated (from Hurricane Sandy.) = low flood insurance2 minutes away from the booming Long BeachThoughts?

such as cleaning your gutters, extending the downspouts as far as you can, regrading all the soil around - especially the areas where there is water pooling. 

Look no further than maps with traffic, ride sharing, online booking services, even agriculture adjusting fertilizer in every square foot of the field to match the soil needs.