Sorry for my noob-ness, but what does "vet" mean?

An experienced, licensed Structural or Civil Engineer should be able to get a good idea of the cause visually, and give you an idea of options (excavation and replacement, adding deeper foundation systems to support your existing foundation, etc. - if water is your issue, sometimes just adding some drainage and re-grading your yard can make a huge difference).  

IMHOEvery deal can be and considerd a MLM (if a person(s) pays off others) ..or not.Every deal in the works can be considered a pitch (wether its a visual, audio a combo of both...a hands on sample..etc).The main thing I see is to go with the deal when self is comfortable..and not a minute sooner.Every deal can be good.  

The way you described the space is hard for me to visualize it.  

However, I know that just a visual inspection does not necessarily give you the whole picture. 

Visualize the car--with some wear and tear, an old model, needing repairs.

However I was looking for someone who would do more than just a visual inspection of the outside of the property - I was looking for someone to go inside (I can provide a one-time door code) and do detailed photos of  potential problem areas etc. 

Smart staging maximizes the visual appeal of the property at a cost appropriate for the sales price.

I will be posting photos and videos as I go along, as I know how much everyone loves to watch the visual transformation of a project ( I know I do ).The first step is to wait for transfer date and hope that the druggie tenant decides to move out and not cause any problems.

Visualize your success.