This scares off a lot of people so be aware Just need to shop around for a great contractor and ask for referrals to not get screwed over Mold Try to figure out where it is coming from so when you get the property you can eliminate it Mold comes from accumulated moisture Be careful about mold in the basement, there may be a leak in the foundation Compartmentalized configuration By removing a wall to open up the kitchen it usually makes it more appealing Landscaping If the yard looks horrendous, there is a lot of opportunities there JUNK Lots of junk discourage a lot of buyers when it's pretty easy to clear outThree Problems I Avoid When Shopping for a Rental Property Neighborhood Don’t buy in class D areas.

The moisture from the plants will eventually eat away at the house.

However, you'll want to repair/fill your cracks before you put down flooring so that 1) your flooring is laid on a nice flat surface and 2) moisture doesn't penetrate from the ground to your finish flooring. 

Some of the old mortar is crumbling and there are spots with moisture residue (photos attached below). 

Mold, basement moisture that rusts the breaker panel, inspection difficulties, etc. 

It's not a big deal, once you find the source of moisture it shouldn't be too bad to fix.

That's step #1.Far too many people want to run a marathon so the first thing they do is buy some expensive running shoes, moisture-wicking shirts, a $300 fitness tracking watch, a $30 app, a 60-pack of energy gel, etc.

Hello Eli,The best way to inspect this is to hire a home inspector who will point out any possible structural damage and can also check for moisture throughout the property.

So it really only works from a cashflow perspective, not a forced appreciation play.Then you have issues with moisture, and often need to build expensive windows for legal egress points.You’d have an easier time forcing appreciation by looking for a 2br with an unfinished attic.

I'm not a fan of flushing agents, but 410a reverts to an acid at the slightest sign of moisture or contamination and makes a substance that clogs all of your components of the system and it's a royal pita to get that contamination out.