If the basement doesn’t stay dry, any carpeting or wall finishes may become moldy and need to be replaced along with the causes of the moisture problems.If you’re enclosing a porch, make sure that the porch is quality construction, and possesses a flat surface.

But beneath the surface- I see there are neighborhoods that are really good. 

Hard surface counters do increase appraisal values.

My best market was Atlanta as has been spoken about... and I only scratched the surface of what I thought could happen.. but back in 2010 raising investor cash was one tough go.

Also, their projected return on the website doesn't include tons of hidden expenses, when all taken into the account - I came up with very poor return numbers - but on the surface Norada looks awsome - so much confidence in their words, such clear-cut postst on the forum...

For you it is probably those 6 foot block walls with stone surface.

On the surface, this sounds like someone will be working for below minimum wage to make this work - unless everything in all 12 units is brand new and you have good tenants locked in and paying for the next 5 years.Maybe leaving California taxes behind will add enough income for you to make this work. 

Hang wall and ceiling surfaces such as drywall.13.

There were also little white rocks and residue on pretty much every hard surface of the apartment.

The property we purchased had been on the MLS for 80 days and on the surface appeared to be overpriced.