I mention this phase of my journey because you could go this direction.  

Newer and newer requirements are becoming mandatory slowly in design be it high energy efficiency, material which gives more light-air but blocks noise pollution, unhindered connectivity, better insulation, common areas designed for privacy.Which trends you think will be in future of construction specially in term of Design phase and Materials which will allow designers and developers to deliver future requirements.

I am looking to start in the South FL market as that is the area that I have the most contacts and boots on the ground and generally have a good understanding of the area.

I’ve got rentals out here and boots on the ground if you need any contacts.

This could get messy.....I found a better method to be this: ask for an invoice for each phase (or so) of work...i.e Demo/Foundation, then Framing, rough, then Electrical/Plumbing /HVAC.

Not sure what your financial situation is but if you're already broke, the early phase of being a realtor will make you even broker (rimshot for the intended pun!)

The other tenant plans on staying (the one that will probably be going to jail) which brings me to my question: Given that domestic abuse is not something that we want happening on our property, we were wondering if this gives us any ground to evict?

Do you need boots on the ground?

Check the crawlspace underneath the low points and you will probably discover that the piers have sunk into the ground.

Most people never get off the ground because they fail to take and maintain action.