The subfloor and wall plates were saturated and rotting.Here is another picture of the end of the hall under ultraviolet light - the glowing spots are intense urine stains:There was not a laminate floor in the place that did not have cupping from animal urine and the vinyl on the lower level had been scratched through to the subfloor in several spots.

I have a background in design both lighting and scenic for television... as well as the craftsmanship/contracting behind it... so I feel like I can bring a bit of a competitive advantage to bear in terms of value added.

The lowest level is half below grade and does have plenty of natural light coming in.  

Other than real estate, my hobbies include weightlifting, indoor rock climbing, hiking, reading, traveling and eating a wide variety of food. 

I always use the charcoal color, the silver reflects too much light and can make it hard to see through.

@Joshus light  thanks for the advice makes sense, you brought up a good point.

Most drivers here aren't glued to your bumper and they actually stop for red lights instead of barreling through them like they are color blind.  

It can be as little as updating the porch light fixture or mailbox, or doing something like a total yard clean-up, which also serves to reset the property to our expectations as to how it should be maintained.

Windows will develop condensation when the outside air temperature and indoor air temperatures differ, unless they have good airflow around them.

Reminds me that my life is "luxury" compared to others and I should be grateful.At 62, someone please hit me (lightly / figuratively, ha) if I do anything like this.