Two years later a dormant spring (pay attention to street names) popped up and moved one of the three houses a full 3 inch tilt! 

Install new tile and decorative backsplash in both bathrooms (2ndfloor and basement) install new toilets (2) and two new 24-inch vanities with faucets.

@Consuela Adams if you are going to build a home on a lot that is in a high-risk flood zone I would recommend that if there is an area that is not in the high-risk flood zone on the plot I would suggest building in that portion of the lot and make sure that not even a corner touches or passes into the high-risk flood zone because it the structure does even by an inch the lender will be required to require the purchase of the flood policy for the entire structure.

For tall people like your husband what you need is a California King because they are 4 inches longer and 4” more narrow, bur there is less selection for all things bed related at that size.  

The porch was filled in with foam on the 2 inch split through the cement, but it has pulled further apart since this filler was put in. 

VA MD and DC are all great markets and all have Brokers that do not like Seller Financing, that is buying on sub2, lease option (assignments, sandwiches) and wrap around mortgages, all legal but Brokers want "vanilla deals" no risk to their E and O.If you read Shift by Gary Keller of Keller Williams, et al, it says, in Ch 10, Creative Financing,...Creative financing… This is the term we use to describe creative ways to resolve affordability challenges.

Sure.That being said I think your bigger risk is buying now and we go from a low unemployment rate to a higher unemployment rate.I can help with singles in CH. 

[While standing in 2 inches of water caused by the tenant flooding the apartment after they moved out]"Why don't I get my deposit back? 

I cut a PT 2X6 10 inches long with a 22.5deg angle on the longest side. 

There is only about 5 inches of insulation in the attic.