Only use engineers/architects/brokers etc. who have actual experience with single family lot development, you don't want to waste time/energy/money where others learn how to do it on your dime, you want them to tell you how it's done.

- Up-front cost difference- Energy (heating) costs- Comfort- Resale value impact- Anything else that's relevantWhen I say crawl space, I mean a non-ventilated, moisture-protected (vapor barrier, waterproof spray, and sand/gravel), heated space, NOT the dirt-covered, ventilated space of old.Thanks!

Keep this in mind the next time you find black mold or carpenter ants.Final thought on the owner not doing routine maintenance ... if the house if older than about 20 years then you need to check all the mechanicals (plumbing, electric, HVAC, low voltage) for code, quality and function.  

The gas line for a gas range or the 220 connection for an electric stove were not allowed in the "third" unit.

The land is divided into 24 lots that all have their own septic, electric, water etc. each lot is leased to people who own their own mobile homes and they pay a monthly rent for just the land of $175 (which is a bit under valued should go up to $200) owner takes care of absolutely no maintenance, utilities, structural insurance, etc. 23/24 lots are filled with long term leases in place.

Even so, plumbing, electrical and HVAC work must be performed by licensed tradesmen.  

I am a licensed, bonded, insured Electrical Contractor that moved to the Omaha area after the housing melt down. 20 years experience with about half of it in residential.

I dont have experience with plumbing and electrical which it needs.But lets just say a house with an ARV of 180-190k.

Somewhere around 40% of corn goes to fuel production, so it is really energy policy that would hurt the farmers more.

He got a solid investment that he didn't have the time or energy to chase down on his own.