What ever you choose measure tsuccess by the amount of calls that you get.

Roofs are typically measured in "squares," not square feet.

"Everything to current code" meant everything from providing room window sizes to determine they satisfied the current illums, or however they measure the natural light requirements, to making sure there was R-30 in the attic.

I really like this story for those of you who want to measure your social media return on investment (ROI):http://chasesagum.com/free-applications-social-analytics-data:mrgreen:

IMHO, This is a case of measure 3 times and cut once.

The program will figure out your CAP rate, among other standard measurements, based on the data you enter.

It's a measure for a given market at a given time to compare assets on an equal footing.

BUT, for good measure, I also contacted an experienced builder (not located in the Houston area) and he said, for various reasons, to either deduct the max costs you might need for the repairs from your offer, or walk away.

also in my work a day world anyone that old I would insist that they consult a much younger family member or their personal attorney to make sure your dealing with someone of sound mind... which of course I have no reason to believe he does not have... just a good protection measure for yourself.

Measure twice , cut once .