Etch the existing surface, apply a bondng agent, and then pour your concrete.

Here's why: Landscape architects are trained and tested  EXTENSIVELY on several issues specific to site development: building placement vertically and horizontally, site analysis including drainage/topographical analysis, vegetative cover analysis, viewsheds, pervious/impervious surfaces, cut and fill calcs, landscape structures such as small retaining walls, uninhabited structures, small roadways, bikeways, walkways, streetscapes, and even small dams.

You're supposed to put them inside the wall but I'll probably just screw it to the surface of the wall.

We drove to the property and walked around it, doesn't seem too apparent on the surface that there's a problem.

The blocks can be prone to tipping like that and and are not a wide enough surface to allow some movement.You won’t be able to get a conventional loan because of this issue but neither will anyone else.

Ask why they are allowing unused hot water tanks, windows nailed shut, surfaces in need of painting, etc.

GC thought he didn't need a permit because we were only do surface improvements, but the city still shut us down for 2 weeks since the GC was removing the vanity.

On the surface, reducing your living expenses plus adding appreciation sounds like a no brainer, but Property Tax, Insurance, Cap Ex, Repairs, Maintenance and vacancy are all going to chip into the $1,000 per month "advantage" that buying is offering.Personally, we have owned two homes in southern CA (Our primary residence is only on the outskirts of LA and we owned a second home in Big Bear).

Things like new lighting, ceiling fan, touch up paint, refinishing or modifying existing cabinets, re-surfacing tub, etc are all money & time savers that still meet the needs of the tenants, and put in at the rent price point I am targeting..

That spot didn't have any visible signs of water damage on surface but his camera showed a lot of moisture has been in that area.