Anyone have any concrete knowledge about that?

Dropping a post can also be a solution, but it doesn't look like you have anything underneath it to drop down to unless there is a concrete pad under the balcony that I cant see in the photo.

That being said you could probably find a contractor you know or can network to find someone reasonably trustworthy.The problem with LA is you really have to squeeze a lot of margin out of construction, so if you go with a really polished (expensive) contractor you can lose out on any profit.  

Don't know that I would volunteer paving/concrete pads, but if he required it, that would still work.

I haven't seen good results with ceramic tile on other than concrete floors.

And thought there was something wrong with the back steps even though they were cast concrete. 

If raw concrete, treat with urine neutralizer.

The inspection found many many minor problems (like bad outlets, dangerous branches to trim, little minor cracks here and there following concrete blocks but all normal stuff, no diagonal stuff)  and 1 major problem, i.e. a couple of rotten/wet wooden beam and wooden floor plank in the crawl space, probably a few thousands dollars (2000-3000) to fix/them, no big deal. 

Note: the basement floor is poured concrete, and is uneven in places, where it seems like the soil underneath has washed away and caused the floor to settle in some areas (not a huge concern at this point).I've had a number of contractors and waterproofing companies evaluate the situation and suggest anything from interior water proofing and wall repair (I-beams or carbon fiber straps), to exterior waterproofing and rebuilding the foundation wall.From my research, it doesn't seem that interior waterproofing will solve the problem, and the I-beams are only a temporary fix vs. rebuilding the wall and exterior waterproof.

-All wood floors refinished and walls and ceilings painted 2013-2015 by Olek construction- Installed new city water and plumbing 2013 by Venhoff Plumbing Co. and Louisville Water Co- Updated all electrical, included box, added outlets, switches, ceiling fans, & more overhead lighting,also fixed any electrical issues that would be considered not up to code 2013 by Allen Electric- Chimney cleaned by contractor and Buck stove completely restored by Chim Clean Contractor 2015- New roof work and new Roof coating for metal roof by Stanley Allen Galaxy Roofing 2013-New Sunroom with energy efficiency windows, walls and ceiling insulated with concrete flooring 2014 by Carpenter Jeremy Smith and Victors Concrete Co 2013-New Washer and Dryer 2015 -Painted complete exterior of house and caulked all windows Anthony Dean Painting 2014This and more is all documented for tax purposes.2.