All it comes down to is how you choose to utilize the site and the tools made available to you.I'm also from Quincy MA, own 2 properties there, and one multi-family in Dorchester MA.The gentle man, "Reed Sasamura", though his profile says from "Honolulu Hawaii".

@shawn Gentle reminder, you might want to put your cslb license number in your profile or website.

There's just too much that an untrained eye can miss, not to mention a good inspector has certain tools they use to help identify issues, like a foundation level meter, water moisture meter, etc.In my mind, having your contractor(s) walk through with you is still technically an inspection.

No mold remediation company in their right mind will ever provide a guarantee on their work if the source of the moisture isn't corrected.

The peeling paint on the window in the back of the house could be a moisture issue.

@Steven Hamilton llNo one here walks on water, and YOU get to be the kind, gentle mentor to help us all learn as we go. 

Step one is do fix the source of the moisture.

I've heard that sealing tile grout doesn't allow moisture to evaporate, which can lead to tiles being cracked.  

., if they re-appraise your home to a lower value without the market actually going south, you could gently ask them if they REALLY want to kill this particular golden goose?

-Fix Roof-Renovate and re-arrange walls-Redo Electric panel and seal from moisture buildup-Remove tenant (found out she was section 8 but I got lucky and they already found a place!