You may have to search a bit for the right contractor or engineer - sometimes I see one solution dominating in an area - "that is how we always do it"  Thanks for the input - yes, it sounds like the specific area this house is in is particularly bad for foundation issues.  

No notable issues to date - mostly minor stuff. 

Obey TorahBest, Larry Cheshier That’s interesting Larry but the issue becomes interest rates to borrow the money wouldn’t make this a valid choice.

He was more expensive because now I gotta pay someone else to fix it.But here's the other side of the license issue.

There's a good chance the issue(s) you face has already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

I was hoping it was just a context issue.

Lastly, I'm having a bit of an issue with PriceLabs base rate pricing accordingly for far out stays vs. closer stays (e.g.

Assume a couple of months of vacancy, consider potential unexpected repairs (like HVAC or plumbing issues), and test the numbers with rents dropping by 10-15%.

Verify its condition and ensure the seller discloses any known issues.

Get there in person and find the house in a sink hole or wrapped in meth lab tape or some other huge issue not seen online.#5 There used to be a lady named Sandra Edmonds I believe and she went by the name of TAx Lien Lady.