Problem is, although the house was waterproofed correctly- trench dug around whole base of house, french drain, waterproofing stuff on walls, sump pump- it was done by the GC, not by a 'waterproofing company' that provides a guarantee on the work.

Brent: Thank you for the guidance on site nav. I

I am still serving in the Navy as active duty.

Hey BP,My name is Jason, I'm a Software Developer consultant and Navy veteran living in Jacksonville, FL.

I am a Longshoreman working in the port of Long Beach/Los Angeles and a retired Navy vet.  

Im currently in active duty in the Navy so I travel quite a bit.

After this was done we put down 14mm plastic under the house as a moisture barrier.We dug a French drain around the front of the house back to the creek to help with any moisture issues under the house.While we were under the house we also replaced all the plumbing with brand new pipes.Both bathrooms have been completely renovated with the master getting a full custom tile shower and the other bathroom getting a soaker tub with custom tile surround.

Ultimately I would like to 1031 exchange for a nice-sized apartment complex somewhere to supplement my retirement income from the Navy by the time retirement hits in the next 15 years.

They use Fama/French models to target around 12-14% and this can be done passively; thus the 15%+ threshold on rentals.

We got started buy buying personal properties and than renting them out when we were transferred (husband active duty Navy).