Extreme changes in temperature will result in expansion/contraction and possibly damage to finishes.

Listen to the engineer, but just know like another poster said, east of I-35 contains a lot of expansive soils so a lot of houses in the Pflugerville/Round Rock/East Austin/Hutto area will likely have some type of foundation settlement.

working on landscaping, crawl space What was the outcome?

I ended up with a rehab around 42k, which included unforeseen items like a new heating system, under-estimating appliance costs, landscaping issues, higher than expected electric costs, etc.

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You don't have to worry about landscaping on a property, etc..

A lot of us will go on podcasts because it's fun, but if your goal is to help get yourself deals, I don't think it's the best use of time in a landscape that is absolutely inundated with RE and REI podcasts.

Normal hot / cold expansion will create some hairline cracks in grout and caulk, especially where the wall meets the floor.  

Exterior of the house- pressure wash- new mailbox- new address numbers- paint trim- paint siding- paint doors- paint security or storm doors- paint shutters- repair concrete around foundation- paint foundation around perimeter of house- new light fixture in front- new light fixture in back- replace all damaged/rotten wood/trim/siding around house- new double sided gate latch- repair fence around yard- replace any missing/broken tension pumps on storm/security doors- clean out storage room- repair and paint inside storage room- replace any missing/torn/damaged window screens- remove all stickers from all windowsMain Interior- paint all walls- paint trim and doors- paint ceilings and closets- install new blinds throughout- install new doorstops throughout- install new doorknobs throughout- replace broken light switch and outlet covers- replace missing/broken light bulbs- install new smoke detectors- install new fire extinguisher- install two new smoke detectors or as required per code- install new fire extinguisherDen- new ceiling fan with light- paint cabinets inside and out- new hardware on cabinetsKitchen- 2 new two-bulb brushed nickel light fixture(s)- paint cabinets inside and out- new hardware on cabinets- replace missing hardware on cabinets- install new countertops- new backsplash at stove opening- new vent-a-hood- remove old dishwasher- caulk sink, floor, counterLaundry Room- 1 new two-bulb brushed nickel light fixture(s)Hall Bathroom- paint cabinets inside and out- new shower head- new shower bar- new toilet seat- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floorMaster Bathroom- 2 new two-bulb brushed nickel light fixture(s)- paint cabinets inside and out- new hardware on cabinets- new shower head- new shower bar- new toilet seat- new toilet paper holder- caulk toilet, sink, tub, floorBedroom 1- 1 new two-bulb brushed nickel light fixture(s)Master Bedroom- new ceiling fan with lightBedroom 2- 1 new two-bulb brushed nickel light fixture(s)Hallway- 1 new two-bulb brushed nickel light fixture(s)Additional Items- rekey all locks- mow yard/landscaping- plumbing repairs as recommended by a licensed plumbing contractor- install new water heater- HVAC repairs as recommended by a licensed HVAC contractor- install new air handler- clean & service existing AC- electrical repairs as recommended by a licensed electrical contractor- install new carpet in: bedrooms- install new vinyl plank flooring in: kitchen;laundry;hallway;den- chemically clean roof- install new dishwasher- cleaning at completion of renovation

It's a very different landscape than residential.