A quick search comes up with this explanation:"90% of foundation problems come from the natural conditions in the area.

One difficult issue about being an investor is that we are opportunistic by nature...so, it's really a personal decision on where you invest and why...if a stellar deal comes up in a location outside where you own would you jump on it?...

Radon is a natural inert gas caused by the earth.  

I like this post, there's nothing wrong with making a profit, supporting your business AND being decent to the nature of humans.

For example Direct mail and Ringless voicemail, or something of that nature.

Continue to network and more off market opportunities will naturally come your way if brokers/owners know that you are a serious buyer. 

Your best bet is to find a 4unit like the one you have in front of you buy with FHA, hold and rent out and over time build equity by natural appreciation then refinance into a conventional loan. 

Even though it is hard for attorneys to estimate with precision because of the open ended nature of the attorney-client relationship, the attorney should be able to estimate a range and give you reasons. 

Naturally, I’d like to make sure that the problem is really not with me/my expectations.

Depending on the size and nature of the properties you are acquiring, they may be held in their own corporation or they may be held in a partnership, etc.