As you mentioned, Mexico Beach is still rebuilding. 

And then we came to realize we would effectively have to rebuild it- fortunately we had good connections and did it apartment by apartment.

Finally, I love the challenge of a to the studs remodel and I don't enjoy the new construction process.New construction requires more extensive permits and using new materials to rebuild what you've just torn down. 

so hard to know if you can just replace the tub or if you have to rebuild the wall and floor around it, until you tear out the existing.   

And that you now need to focus on rebuilding the reserves so that any critical repairs (like leaky faucets, hvac, etc) can be made in the future.Typically, when you point out the business side from your perspective and explain to them what you've already done even though it wasn't needed, most tenants are going to be understanding. 

Plus, I love the shore and want to be part of the rebuilding effort!

Fire Extinguisher inspections:  1 yearFire Extinguisher inspections:  5 year re-build/inspectionsThese caught me off guard.  

She is not a business, etc. so she does not report this to anyone.My wife and I are in the process of rebuilding our credit and got to thinking if there is a way that we could have her report our payment history to the three major bureaus?

One show that can do some amazing things = Extreme Home Makeover.Loving watching them tear down the house and rebuild in 7 days.

As our economy is rebuilding and becoming more diverse, there won't be any more deals.