Thank you to ALL that wish me well, in this very scarey investment journey, it feels as though I have jumped into Shark infested waters, unfortunately. 

You also have to be very cautious with the water service, electrical service, etc.

The GC charged additional fees to “correct” the work, but merely covered up the old pan, leading to water leakage into the basement and mold growth.

With that said, it would be more affordable for them if you just bill them which will cut out the additional fees, but with that said, then have to ensure that evenly split which is hard to do.We just went through this process for separating water utility at a duplex & was definitely a hassle (which I think was mostly from the plumbers that went with because they aren't as on top of permitting & got super busy.

CapEx --  I guess this is based on the individual house I buy and the age of the systems (Roof, HVAC, water heaters, etc) and what I replace at the outset.

Operators are expected to make measurable progress on sustainability—energy-efficient buildings, water conservation and waste reduction all while balancing cost and ROI.Big thanks to the NAA for putting on another amazing event.

It has a newer roof, new meters, new appliances, new hot water heater, separately metered (I WOULD ONLY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR LAWN CARE AND SNOW REMOVAL) Property has been well kept maintained and will accept FHA financing which is my best option to buy given my credit score and DTI.  

I replaced the flooring, painted all the walls, new water heater, and a few other things.It was incredibly challenging during the renovations because I was doing all the work myself and things were moving slowly.

The air conditioning unit was on and working, I think the hot water heater was replaced in 2023.

Now if it is something that is out of control & there are clear signs of intrusion through the house, then that may be a consideration for you to investigate in order to seal & prevent them from getting into the house.Ants & most other critters like safety from the elements as much as people do, they search for food & water too.