So the original cast iron waste line was resting its weight on the replaced PVC section, which is a big NO NO.  

I would much prefer to buy into a different kind of business i.e. restaurant or machine shop or equipment rental or buy a 100 foot crane for tree work or changing light bulbs.  

We're not interested in significant monthly cash flow- I envision holding the property for a few years, doing some light rehab along the way, then reselling and walking away having hopefully at least doubled our initial investment.

Board members are less likely to give weight to this nonsense if they see a pro from a respected law firm appearing before them rather than a stressed and confused landlord.

Add some light/accent color to the porch area.  

Seriously I like the jeans and boots with a Carhart pocket TThen I take a light weight set of coveralls for the crawlspace / attic areas ( that's where you learn everything )Take a great LED flashlightI've had them so bad I burnt the coveralls !!!!

Best part was it was light modern looking but completely different from what you find in big box stores, gives some character to the property.

I don't tell you this lightly the Marine Corp has an unbelievably high expectation of level of professionalism and they have a unique way of dealing with their own.

So, we decided to go with railing that is very "light".  

To estimate the cost of finishing (i.e. cabinetry, carpeting, countertops, lighting, etc.) the appraiser picked a random number.