Traded in the security clearance and dried out sinuses for humidity, bugs, and ocean breezes.

Bathroom Cleaning - The shared bathroom is to be kept clean and tidy, if any water spills on the ground, dry it up immediately.

The ONLY reason I'd take the loan is to save some "dry powder" for my next purchase as I'd like to get 2-3 more properties in the next few years. 

Originally posted by @Brian Wiggins:@Jerryll Noorden I'm looking into driving for dollars (not sure how else to find deals), but would love to hear what is the better use of time would look like Hey man, check this out...This time of year is notorious for all the leads drying out.

Basement should be dry.

I do not know the exact rules because I secure all trenches but - and this also depends on the soil - the looser the soil the more shallow you need "shoring" If it's more than a 3-4' deep take care and slope the sides- the deeper you get you need to secure the sides.

The class it self is normal very dry, but online teaches you to pass a test, in person you get stories to understand why the rules are they way they are.  

Also, has anyone done grading before of the soil around the house?

"Moisture and dirt are entering the basement near the stairwell""Additional support columns/beams lack visible hardward securing them into place"Engineer noted there is no structural component dug below freezing level on any of these supports which would need to be done to get the foundation supports to code"Signs of water penetration noted on the basement walls"Picture showing proximity of nextdoor house"The soil slopes towards the foundation, or is flat, and must be corrected to prevent water from finding its way to the foundation" (This is the side of the house with the failing retention wall in the basement and has extremely limited access) The engineer recommended potentially just paving cement between the houses to seal it and recommended against a french drain as installing it would go below the level of the foundation already.  

Is your soil the type that tends to "Settle" after the line is in, requiring a re-dig and an adjustment to get rid of bellies in the line, or is it considered stable.Are you allowed to oversize the line a little for a small upcharge?