Having stated that, take this with a grain of salt. 

No problem, bro.Keep in mind I am also a beginner investor so take what I said with a grain of salt. 

Yes, people need to stay on topic and take things with a grain of salt.

@Kyle KadishLiving in Connecticut I am a little worried about the implications of the new SALT laws on real estate especially in the high cost region the house is in.

Hi Jon, Take this with a grain of salt as I am in Minnesota and the rules could be different. 

Any mason worth their salt could take out the affected blocks and patch it back in. 

If you call, I'd just explain your problem and ask for one of their more knowledgeable technicians.I've never done this, but a neighbor said he's had really good luck with flushing pounds of rock salt down the toilet (article).

Other amenities include a billiards room with a wet bar, a state-of-the-art home theater and a salt-water pool.

I took everything he said with a grain of salt.

Rehabbers are using their own crews to do this work so a bunch of that markup goes into their profit.I also believe you need to take those surveys with a grain of salt.