By last night and early this morning, I did suggest that they evacuate but that they could stay if they didn't have any other options (surge is my main concern, we are on the 18th floor so I don't think they will have an issue with that and we have Miami/Dade qualified hurricane protection)...BUT, I was very forthright that they would likely be without water and electricity and stuck on the 18th floor possible for some time.  

Hello fellow homebuyers,I recently made an offer on a house with an inspection contingency covering the roof, foundation, electrical, plumbing, backyard fencing, and pest infestation.

A few others have said a plumbing/electric/excavation company is the route they would go. 

With Electric Boat being a main employer in the area, along with the Coast Guard and Navy Base, it makes it a great place to invest!

Assets identified in this study include:Permanent Fixtures: windows, doors, bathroom fixturesStructural Components: Roof construction, drywall, wood framingBuilding systems: water heater, electrical distribution, HVAC, plumbingInterior Construction: Wood flooring, stairs, ceramic tileThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

Buying an older home from the 1950s can definitely come with surprises, and the need to replace electric, plumbing, and drywall is a big job.

Also just keep in mind characteristics of the property that carriers wish to avoid such as roofs 10+ years old, old/recalled electrical panels, no impact windows etc. 

And with lehigh there are still 100k or more vacant lots so you have a classic supply demand.Lastly  ATL  land deals.. this one still bugs the crap out of me..

The electronics package is very sensitive to fluctuations in electrical supply. 

I tried to estimate 20% higher on repair costs since i do not have a wealth of experience estimating yet, there is some minor water damage, and some heating and electrical that needs to be replaced, which is where most of the expense came from.