They look good, hard to scratch and don't expand if they get wet.  

JJ,If I were you I might try doing a few deals in Phoenix just to get your feet wet.

Hey folks, I'm starting to get my feet wet in the rental business and have two properties which are up and running well.

The best place to learn is out in the field getting your feet wet.

I am a newbie investor and trying to get my feet wet on fix and flips.

We don't have harsh winters, wet humid conditions, or basements to contend with.

Just starting to get my feet wet here.

I decided that I would prefer to get my feet wet privately funding the right individuals projects and in time work towards doing my own projects.

Hi all! I found BP by accident and amazed with the wealth of knowledge and information I have found so far so first off job well done to the creators and the awesome community out here!

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One story much easier than 2 or more storyIF we are talking center support,,,likely things to look for is rotten or termited shortened wood posts,,rusted out pipe supports,,sway back beams,,an IF its a crawl space probably NO footer support under whatever is blocking it up.Easy thing to do is go under house,pick open area,,hang a string a distance like inch,3/4,,,2 inches,whatever is easy and have block to measure by. across the joists in a couple different ways or directions and SEE how much its swaying,and where it looks like its cause.I am NOT saying an engineer isnt the RIGHT thing to do,,,just look and maybe YOU can suggest to engineer things that cut the fees to a minimum.I had a small house they set on conc blocks with nothing under them down center support,,,they got wet from who knows what,,like lots of rain and sunk in the mud within a few years of being built,then the whole house sway backed all the years it was old.