The same basic principle can be applied to most types of flashing...if you see a water spot on the ceiling, it can often be traced within the attic and then onto the roof.

When just sitting there running low-current items like ceiling lights, they’ve been fine for 80 years But when someone plugs ina.

1/2" drywall with plastic fixtures, particle board vanities and cabinets, and fha minimum grade throughout or 3/4" drywall, 10' ceilings, granite, wood tongue & groove cabinets, deep sinks, 9" faucets, smooth stucco, and full interior trim?

Two bedrooms in that size especially with a basement which probably has lower ceilings and not a lot of windows will look more like a prison cell/

@Scott EwellLeveraged vs debt-free is a personal decision to some extent.Leverage will give you a higher ceiling on your investment, whereas debt free provides the lower floor.While I can't say which is best for you in particular; I can say that, in my experience, every majorly successful investor I've come across uses debt in their strategy to some degree.

Reading BP forums about painting acoustic ceiling tiles not even worth doing I chose to rip these out and sheetrock my kitchen and living room ceilings.

Like fixing ceiling cracks along the length?

I didn't see any problem during our winter rains, and now, the first rain after the cooler installation my ceiling is damp, with popcorn loosening and raining to the floor.the cooler co is sending someone out today.

Throw in a ceiling fan or two to help ease the hit?

This will dry the air and moisture trapped in the walls, floors, and ceiling will equalize with the air.