You are exactly correct that every project always has a wrinkle that costs more and takes more time. 

The answer is it depends - if there is no more settlement then they are correct you probably do not need piers at this time, if it continues to move then you need to do something.

Asking in the correct forum will get a better response.Read the RULES!

Keep in mind magistrates deal with MANY MANY cases involving small issues so their rulings OFTEN may not follow the correct technical application of the law.

It is a good course.Doing PML correctly is a lot of work but can be very profitable if done well.

<<< Correct, that is exactly what I am referring THIS IS your tradeoff most of the time when using turnkey companies AND WILL CONTINUE to be your tradeoff even when using a realtor IF YOU DON'T VERIFY YOUR NUMBERS. 

Fl is going to correct, big time, this is unsustainable.  

I’ve done many flips and always had the correct insurance, so this foolish oversight proved costly.The Silver Linings:My Contractor: My contractor went above and beyond.

If I understand you correctly, you got the eviction by the court.

I am admittedly a newb in the process of getting all of this set up for my first rental (so correct me if I'm wrong) as well but I have some IL-specific perspective to offer: From what I have read, as of 1 Jan 2024 in IL, landlords cannot exclusively accept EFT payment of rents (includes Venmo, Zelle, etc.) for leases starting on or after that date.