Hi Brian,Not an appraiser but generally they are looking at heated and cooled livable space.

Without the construction type or square footage and volume of the space it is difficult to provide a useful estimate.Hope this helps without scaring the beegeezus out of you.

I guess I just felt like water in an old basement when it rains heavily obviously doesn't negatively effect the structure of the home since it has likely been wet since 1938 ...and if it is not a living space, why does it matter to a renter?

Bought vacant commercial retail shop space.

And, they are usually not aware of such short contract periods either.These contracts or concept to market a residence is very simple, that has alot to do with the popularity, the public understands, for the most part that you can rent to buy or do a lease option.

I am looking at possibly purchasing the 5 unit office building myself and 2 partners rent space in.

I know most of the players in this space, and we can both tell you there are some shady players, while others simply come-and-go.

It's public information.

I would avoid Craig's List as well.Place an economical ad in the local Thrifty Nickel or other free weekly publication.

We were scrambling to find cheap storage space (like our garage) when they reappeared and paid us enough to give them a week to properly move out.