Section 8 tenants are sometimes not easy to deal with.

However I didn't see any evidence of moisture, and didn't hear any drips behind walls, but it was in the back of my mind.On the third night after I got home I was exhausted and fell asleep, some time around 4am for whatever reason I can't explain, it clicked and I knew it must be a running garden hose.

Evidence of termites.

@Ned Carey , I am learning on every project so far that the easy way and cheap way is not always the best for sure!

Private lenders are easy to find especially in this low interest rate environment.

Hi Gary, if the pump failed on it's own I would pay the increased energy bill.I don't know where Your from but in Wisconsin the electric/gas bills have a "Degree Days" number on the back of the bill, this number would make it easy to figure the actual increase in fuel used for the month in question this year, and the same month last year, when the pump was working.

Its not going to be easy but could be done.Your second option is the state fair plan.

Very easy.

Kelsy,When you get inside, pay attention to how high the windows are in the basement, and any evidence of water.

Sounds as if your parents would take on a lender role rather than partnership role, therefore, the documents are pretty easy and straight forward.