There may be some areas that will suffer less than others -- the suburbs, rural areas, major employment centers with comparatively sane real estate costs (Austin, research triangle, Salt Lake City, Denver).

Those I know in the business lean to more affluent private clients by word of mouth, the builders aren't their profit center but a staple. :)       

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/business/dealbook/law-center-calls-seller-financed-home-sales-toxic-transactions.html?

Saying a stud is 50lbs implies something else, studs are 2x4 or 2x6 and run from the floor to the ceiling and are usually 16 to 24 inch on center.  

Does the tactical goal fit your strategic goal (retire at 45, syndicate multi-family apartments, develop shopping centers, whatever). 

Its right next to Jewel in that strip center in bourbonnais. 

Ladders or rungs shall have an inside width of at least 12 inches (305 mm), shall project at least 3 inches (76 mm) from the wall and shall be spaced not more than 18 inches (457 mm) on center vertically for the full height of the window well.R310.2.2 Drainage.

My investment thesis is centered around Tacoma-Lakewood- Lacey and south side of Seattle, primarily cash flow properties and brrrr deals.

It appears the leaks come from the roof, in the center of the home as an addition has been built.

Those areas can get expensive so don't be afraid to branch out of the center of the city.