What we are currently having trouble with is that we don't know how to estimate the costs of some major things such as expanding the footprint of the second floor.

It was listed as an environmental hazard on form 17 (seller disclosures).

. #2 - I am not an environmental expert or an attorney, but this one may be of concern.

For Sewer Scope I often use Root Excavation or Alpha Environmental and have had good results with each of them. http://www.rootexcavation.net/ https://alphaenvironmental.net/Hope that helps! 

But to your point, a business will not reduce your tax footprint at all.

It is being fully understood that except as specifically set forth herein, Grantor has made no warranties, express or implied pertaining to said property, the condition thereof including but not limited to, matters relating to environmental conditions or hazards on the property"Then later on its says " We are the sole owners of the premises and have good right and title to convey the same in manner aforesaid, and that they are free from every encumbrance, except as aforesaid and WE hereby Warrant and Defend the same against all lawful claims....."

on your first post, regarding the MH that is a tear-down, probably indicatesthat it's septic may be needing major work or replacement up to new codes,may be just as costly or perhaps more than new, with environmental disposalissues, etc.

Looks friendly to investors, has a great footprint and the Mill is cranking for the foreseeable future.

I am an environmental engineer who designs water and wastewater systems..

There are no lawyer's fees, survey costs, environmental studies, inspections .....