I can also design new structural aspects of your building or retaining wall. 

I would like to add a room, which includes framing out a couple walls and adding outlets. 

I find it particularly helpful when deciding whether or not to demo something vs leaving a half wall etc.  

I bought a land deal from an older couple a few years back.. and I insisted they retain council .. he was 90 something and she was late 80sI laid out a very easy path to buy their property..

(well at least a day after demo)  The more you have planned out for them the more they can do with the walls/ceilings and floors being open before your drywall/framing etc slow down your contractor.Be prepared to double your budget. 

It needs some upgrades, specifically the kitchen and the wood paneling walls.

on every surface (walls, ceiling in this 2 story garage) in thousands of " circular black mold blooms" the size of baseballs.The field property manager's reaction to the horrendous discovery?

And they have more privacy, a yard, their own 4 walls, roof, private parking, etc.Stick built investing is very lucrative but takes much bigger dollars.

Does that just look like dirt on the basement wall or is it mold?

I know for starters I have to get the floors, carpet cleaned, water leak fixed and the walls repainted.