We even installed additional insulation and a vapor barrier to prevent further moisture damage. 

Don't worry about it too much as a lot is changing on Oct 3rd, 2015 when the CFPB implements TRID.

Just trying to implement it all. 

You are taking a great initial step to educating yourself about real estate and working toward implementing what could be a life-long income strategy.

It was my opinion that they could have prevented the squatter that cost me so much money.

IMO i'm providing plenty of outlets for them to use)4) There needs to be a copper or galvanized steel pressure relief valve blow off pipe on the water heater. 5) The drywall on the ceiling in the utility closet around the duct work for the furnace needs to be repaired. 6) Wasp nest outside back of house in the left corner needs to be taken care of. 7) Check to see if a back flow preventer is built into the hose in the back of the house?

If I put slate on top of subfloor then you have to balance it out to prevent cracking and would raise the floor height to where the fiberglass front door would not open anymore.So after all of that process the VCT tile was recommended.

It may take you weeks or months to implement the knowledge and steps you learn, but finding and wholesaling deals is a great way to begin in real estate.Have fun!!!

I think you already have all of the answers you need.Since you pay water, one other thing you can do is replace all of the toilet guts with leak preventers.

I also got an excellent discount for having a fire prevention company do inspections/refills of detectors and extinguishers.