You don't go to the grocery store looking to buy oranges that are only 3 inches in diameter and weight 5 oz. 

This iso board is several inches thick (styrofoam type product which is covered on both sides with a fiberglass type material).

Footings.  18 inch deep by 12 inches, 42 inch deep by 6 inches, 36 inches by 10 inches, etc. 

We always install a 36 inch fan with two fan motors for a 30 inch stove and we install the fan low enough so that it is more functional that for looks.Stainless steel fixtures may have a more-expensive look, but white appliances always brighten up a kitchen.

I have seen 3 inch expanded metal treads fill completely up with ice.

I lived in Grand Haven/Muskegon 60 inch snow. 

investors that just got in the game post 2009  were spoiled in thinking that everything had to cash flow with minimum down and cash flow positive a lot.. when in reality in a strong market with good demand safe secure properties  minimum down break even is a great out come and many times a little bit negative while you wait for rents to inch up. .you make your money in appreciation and tax write offs and your tenant paying your mortgage for you.. 

I get within inches of him with my cell light and he doesn't move.

After Toledo got about 5 inches of rain in a short period of time, my duplex started to have water come up from the drain in the basement floor, and out of the sewer drain in the basement.

It's not super substantial, I would guess an inch off and the first floor foundation looks solid.