The inspector pointed out the following:- Clogged gutter(s): one had tree roots growing inside- Caulking and/or cementing needed on outside of the house to seal gaps- Filthy crawlspace with water intrusion (possibly due to clogged gutters).

Rooting for you over here!

We got lucky in that we could handle it ourselves, no major root issues or collapsed pipes, just lots of disgusting backup in the tubs and washer drain sink. 

Unless things are different in different parts of the country but I don't think so... if you read the fine print of the warranty of tub reglazers there will be a paragraph about not setting anything on the reglazed bathtub ever again, meaning, no soap, no shampoo bottles etc... this is a pretty good indication of the resilience of the process, they are basically worried about anything on the surface for a long period of time causing moisture issues and bubbling the 'reglaze'. 

. :)More and more businesses are putting down roots in Valdosta as the city expands, so I'm guessing rents will only go up in the next several years.

Maybe it was a deep-rooted fear of failure.

I have not taken a look at the house in person yet and I don't know what the root of this damage is.

The company operated in Houston, TX until 1986 when Gary decided to return to IL and his family roots.

I like to ride horses, garden, hike, and make artisan hand crafted soaps.

Good to see people going back to their roots and adding value to their hometowns.Best of luck!