The lowcountry equivalent is to have the house raised with a usable footprint underneath.  

The inspector noted one basement wall bowing inward due to soil pressure because of the poor drainage and there are some cracks.

I had to change the roof, and the biggest issue was because I was on the hills I needed a soil report.

The problem is this home is unique to me in that the foundation has been sinking into the soil for some time.

Then underneath have my cell number and email on the sign.

However, there is an operating gas station across the street that has an underground "plume" that affects the dirt underneath the subject pad.

And its a huge difference of having a primary and or rentals in regards to living in CA and having rentals in Tx double whammy on tax's and the other issues in Texas which is weather  and soil issues for foundations.

The soil around your house should always be dry when you take out a scoop with a shovel.

Hiding money like a lover's soiled blue dress would be dishonest.

Given this has been a salvage yard for 65 plus years I know that there will be soil contamination from the previous owners.