The good news is that the energy saved by using this stuff will offset the its environmental impact in 3-10 years depending on how much and what type you use.

I think it's not allowed in some states, and I don't like how environmentally unfriendly it apparently is, but it was essential.          

.- For retrofit work of this type, some companies may just install small drainage components of various sizes and styles, while others may also add coatings to the block wall.- Generally speaking, in my opinion, interior measures are a last resort as I prefer to prevent water from breaching the building envelope.- Water problems in basements may stem from different sources such as the water table, underground springs, or simply poor exterior drainage details (e.g., sloping the grade away from the house, making sure gutters and downspouts are in place, sized appropriately, in good working order, and do not terminate near the house - they should discharge some distance away).- Prior to taking on an interior retrofit, I'd exhaust exterior measures first - sometimes, that's all it takes.Good luck!

I fund one company that does this in Birmingham.. and he does well but I have been funding his deals for about 15 years now... he sells to a very select group out of LA.. most of them own 20 to 50 homes each... so its really a contracting service with a acquisition component. 

@Michael Hayes There are basically 4 components to a succesfull lead generating website...(1) Site Design - Is the site easy to use, has calls to action, opt-in forms and everything else that goes into the design.(2) Content.  

This gives you a value-add component to the purchase; renovate / upgrade it so you can get the best tenants at the best rents.Just make sure of your numbers.

I've not yet seen a difference between long term and VR on appliance, HVAC or structural components. 

Another example, 5 months ago, I listed another townhouse for $30k over Comp on MLS, nobody look at it at all.

The critical component is your intent regarding the property.  

As an approach to evaluating an investment, would you agree that changing that variable - ideally into a cost segregation study using *actual* lifespans for components - would give you your expected Capex that should be planned for?