Good Duplex Short Sale, but REEKS of cigarette smoke!

[Drew Wiard]

Hey fellow BP'ers...

I've done some rehab work, but never cigarette smoke.

I have the potential for a VERY nice short sale deal on a duplex in a decent neighborhood.  It will need much rehab to begin with, but it's been smoked in for YEARS.  In all of my other units, I prohibit smoking (and cats) for the sake of unpleasant odors and allergens, etc...

How tough is it to remove smoke smell?  What considerations should I be taking aside from the obvious (carpet, curtains, wall paper removal, vent cleanings, etc...).  Is it possible to be rid of the stench?

Thanks!