If the drain is on the verge of crumbling because it's rusted out, the activity from the snake can cause a hole in the pipe. 

Welcome, Dean Osborne I'm an active investor and broker in the area.

@Shawn Holsapple is extremely active on this site.

I am a 21 year old current active duty soldier looking to start investing in real estate. 

With our permanent financing, we would be able to get a loan for 172.5k, leaving very little cash in the deal.I am actively searching for my next lot.  

Tacoma/Olympia/Lacey have a high rental and first time homebuyer demand with the largest (by far) employer being JBLM in Pierce and Thurston county.I am active duty military and an independent real estate agent.

Lubbock also has an active REI club you can join.

What I did here first, was attempt to illustrate the activity in the neighborhood by graphing the number of homes sold each year within the given time frame (August 1st- February 28th).

Look at land records and see who is actively buying. 

I know a couple of people that I have served with who have two VA loans but being on active duty you get BAH, and unless you get out or retire you are pretty safe knowing you will get paid every month.