Check for displacement cracking in the walls around the openings.Finding the cause of a structural defect is kind of like going to a doctor because you have pain.You know something is wrong but you do not know what the cause is.

There were lots of owners that lost their homes in the Bay Area during that time (2008-2012) and I saw lots of larger multifamily deals in Dallas and Austin with owners who went bankrupt (primarily doctors from CA) during from 2008-2010.  

I am a fairly frugal person but I grew up really poor and there are certain things that are deal-breakers for me: junk cars that leave me on the side of the road, struggling to pay utilities, not being able to go to the doctor (actually, I have VA coverage so that doesn't really count), not being able to properly care for my dog.

I already feel myself getting old and my doctor’s bills are getting higher.

its not for everyone.. just like everyone can't be a doctor or a pilot or other unique skill sets.And show me a undercapitalized business of any vocation that can make it more than a year without going bust..

None of us are real estate professionals (my dad is a doctor).

Her Doctor, a very long time respected and admired man in his field made a brief but profound statement to her.

We have also had visiting doctors or fellowes.

I also know people in Italy that have it even worse, insanely high taxes and you can't pick your own doctor.

I've heard of doctors in up-scale rentals burn holes in laminate floors 2 foot in diameter.