YES developer must have his sump pumps and ALL drain lines (including from roof) run into public sewer line. 

What you need is a professional specializing in this area to provide you with the property guidance, there are several of us (myself including) who are active here on the forum.

Go find a seasoned professional in your desired niche. 

Water runs down the street, and enters a thoroughly inadequate drain - it is both small and horizontal so it clogs easily - and then over flows, running down the stairs to the lower patio.

Realtor is a member of professional association made up of agents, brokers, sometimes ancillary members including lenders, lawyers.

We are located in Charlotte, NC, and here is some back story to help encourage professional opinions.As of right now My wife is a full time student at UNCC scheduled to graduate in December of this year (Woohoo!!)

I am not a tax professional but I believe the tax basis automatically gets adjusted upon a transfer due to death when the property is transferred from a parent to a child. 

I have tried to be reasonable and stayed completely professional in all are conversations.

@James Webb The only way you could reduce that income is if it was truly passive income or you are classified as a real estate professional.

You probably need to drain the water away from the front of the house as well as fixing the existing damage.If you don’t think your PM can handle this, it’s probably time for a new PM