The carpet had pine subfloor beneath it.

However, there can be a lot of issues beneath the surface and there is a reason that lenders find them very risky.

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Can you ballpark an approximate cost they may charge for a parent or hub llc with a first property llc within or beneath it?  

Takes some creativity but shims and a caulk tube go a long ways. 

But I've found nothing else in my life where you can live beneath your means, consistently act in an honest and forthright way, and still make it on a modest income.

I had to shim one spot where the hardwood under warped a bit at a transition and that's it.Sometimes contractors say all sorts of things.

I should never have followed down that path for it is beneath me.

@Ikaika FarmerThere is no substitute for living beneath your means, taking your extra money and getting it to make more money while you sleep.

It also should really not be beneath anyone.