Hi @Madeline J.Your first question is more geological and relating to climate change so let me tackle that first.The soil and rock underneath the Miami area is mostly Coral Rock, which is porous and is beneficial for quick drainage during hurricane season.

All it takes is open the water on the 2nd floor and let it run for a week….if it takes 6K to have them out so be it …I just make less profit..Robert, I was not going to respond to this post but thought this could be a teaching opportunity to others.As you mwntioned, this is an entirely different state and possibly different laws (assumption) from one anither.With that said, let me tackle the easy scenario.  

Just a ton of stuff to tackle and aiming to get insight from other people who have done due diligence on a larger deal like this. 

Either way, make your checklist, start tackling items one at a time.

I haven't used RentRedi, but I feel like it's a major plus for tackling work orders. 

So you may be someone who has read up on this process and is ready to tackle it yourself. 

Looking at it big picture, it's certainly not a bad time to lay low for a bit and tackle renovation debt before hopping in to the next venture. 

I was invited into the office to get the dog and pony show of what the company does, and then signed some innocuous disclosures regarding the fees and due diligence.

I'm currently seeking:General Contractors, Electricians, Plumbers, Handy Man, General Labor, Painters, Floor refinishers, Landscapers.Trying to decide if I should tackle a complete reno as each apartment comes available or perform a buff and polish.  

If you have not tackled this project yet, I would give Ruben a call at Ruben Insulation.