You get a lot of part time residential agents that dilute the profession and level of standards.

Are there any foundation companies out there that verify pipes are in working order AFTRR leveling , and will take responsibility if I have verified that pipes were good pre- leveling

I hope this makes some level of sense - wanting a return call without outwardly stating I want to buy the house, in the message.    

Granted I know nothing about website building and don't plan to learn so there an appreciable level of convenience that I know I would enjoy but outside of that should I say thanks but no thanks a go a little cheaper website building route.

Looking for a contractor to level a pier and beam and pull the permit.

I am a small LL with 13 rental units in 9 buildings. Most all i have is row homes or duplexes with 2 units in one building. I manage and do most all my own maintenance with the exception of most of the major stuff. I ...

At times they also limit debt levels.  

He probably is well aware of your experience level.

Obviously, if you take a commission then they take their cut.The greatest risk to an agents license when doing investing is if they take advantage of someone in a deal and it blows up.

We do a lot of work in flood zones and from what I've heard regarding "stilts"(we call them pilings) is you're looking at 20-30k extra over a traditional slab with a crawl space....Most of our footings are within a couple feet of sea level so we've never needed pilings but if you're indeed that deep you defintiely can't pour a footing on top of muck.....The other concern is flood insurance - the lower your first floor elevation the higher the flood insurance - I'd imagine if your first floor is under 10' the insurance would be astronomical.....your best bet is to talk to an engineer, get a survey, and go from there.