It's a fine line with getting specialists out there to quote how much since going out there to inspect will not be free. 

@Rebekah Hitt I have a short list of local foundation specialists that can help.

I don't like to be in bidding wars when everyone is going for the shinny new object. 

Been in touch with some plumbers and I assume the two issues go hand in hand so thinking plumbers would have a partner/vendor they work with for these kinds of things but having issues finding someone to address both and trying not to coordinate two separate vendors.Plumbers are not carpenters or electricians or flooring specialists.

Not be allergenic to ink or paper, be able to lift objects as heavy as a bic pen.Pay: $70,000 to $90,000 a year. 2 weeks vacation. 4 weeks after 7 years of employment.

As a qualified Command Financial Specialist, I have gone out of my way to teach personal finance and what our benefits can offer when it comes to investing.

I would recommend contacting your realtor if your loan objection deadline is soon as this will at least allow you to recover your deposit. 

I can’t see any logical objections, but people are strange. 

I know NJ does not have a law restricting amount down like most states (10% or $1000), but you still do not want to get upside down with your Contractor, and I'm speaking as a Contractor.....I can't see why any reasonable, honest Contractor would object to getting paid as the went along.

That said, if the numbers are acceptable to you, then you don't need anyone's approval.  10% return on cash sounds objectively "reasonable", but many investors will not accept a number that low.