HOW TO IDENTIFY FOUNDATION ISSUES ON A SINGLE‑FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY w/ RK “THE DIRT WHISPERER” BOB BROWN

Flippers, landlords, house hackers & homebuyers—foundation mistakes can vaporize your profit! 💥💸 Before you swing a hammer, get the diagnosis right. 🩺🏚️

🧠🔬 STEP 1: BRING IN A LICENSED FORENSIC GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER (residential soil & movement specialist) BEFORE the foundation repair bid. Engineers figure out what’s really happening under the slab 🕳️🧭; repair companies price the fix after the cause is known. 🎯👷‍♀️

👤 WHO IS RK BOB BROWN? 🤠🧱
 📐 Architecture + Finance grad (Arizona State).
 🛠️ 35+ yrs in foundation diagnostics & repair.
 📘 Author: Foundation Repair Secrets.
🚀 Grew from a small crew to ~$20M/yr; sold in 2022. 💰🏁
🏢 Owns 9+ rentals + 3 commercial buildings (some were ex-company shops). 💵➡️📈
Cash flow + equity = long game. ⏳💹

📄⚠️ FOUNDATION CLAUSE = DEAL SAVER 🖊️🏚️
 Bob once bought a house sight-unseen. Years later: 19 piers 😱💸.
 His #1 contract move:
 👉 If inspector flags foundation, buyer gets automatic extension ⏳ to hire a Forensic Geotech + renegotiate before closing. 🧑‍🔬💬

👀 SPOTTING REAL MOVEMENT 🔍🚪🪟
 Hairline cracks? Normal.
 🚪 Pinched doors, uneven gaps, sticky windows = real concern.
 Truss-roof w/ interior cracks but clean exterior? Might be slab heave ⬆️, not footing failure. Soil > structure.

📞 WHY CALL ENGINEER FIRST 🥇
 Most repair reps = 100% commission 💯💼
 Bob added a forensic arm to his own company to fight inflated bids. 🛠️⚖️
 Hire a neutral, licensed engineer. 🔬📝
Get free guides (15 Myths ❌, 10 Mistakes ⚠️) + starter engineer list @ FoundationRepairSecrets.com 🌐📍

🌧️💧 SETTLEMENT vs HEAVE = WATER RULES 🌎🚰
 ⬇️ Settlement: soil shrinks; structure drops → piers 🕳️📉
 ⬆️ Heave: soil swells; slab rises → control moisture 💧⚖️
 Dry zones: extend downspouts ~20 ft 🌵
 Wet clays: keep moisture consistent 🌱
 Dumping water at the footing? Bad news 🚰🎯

💵📊 MODEL COSTS IN YOUR UNDERWRITING 🧮
 Steel piers: ~$2K each 🕳️💲, ~8 ft spacing 📏
 30-pier run = $60K+ 💸😬
 Add foam & finish work = $80K–$90K 📈💥
 Sometimes smarter: drainage + patch + monitor ⛈️🛠️👀

🏢🔁 BIG VS SMALL FOUNDATION COMPANIES 🤔
 Big = systems & warranties 🏭📋
 Small = flexibility & personal touch 🧑‍🔧🤝
 💡 Equalizer: engineer-written scope = apples-to-apples bids ✅📑

🛡️📃 COPY / PASTE FOUNDATION CLAUSE ✍️
 “If general inspection recommends a foundation eval, Buyer gets ___‑day extension to hire licensed Forensic Geotechnical Engineer. Parties agree how costs will be split. Buyer may renegotiate or cancel based on findings.”
 Prevents “$80K!!” panic from killing deals. 💣🚫

✅🧰 FIELD CHECKLIST (PRINT THIS!) 🗂️🕵️
 ☐ Open every door & window 🚪🪟
 ☐ Photograph recurring cracks 📸🧱
 ☐ Use golf ball or level ⛳📐
 ☐ Fix drainage or maintain even moisture 🌧️➡️
 ☐ Suspect movement? Get a report 📑⏳
 ☐ Estimate piers: count × ~$2K 🧮💵


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