Hi All-If an investor follows the rules of thumb that bigger pockets lays out (2% rule, etc) you can ASSUME  that there is a large enough cash flow cushion to absorb any risks in the property.

If tiling I would remove the mantel and leave it off for a sleeker modern look.

I was in Home Depot with my tile guy and someone walked right up to us and started to try to poach him for their job.

Looking for a good place to buy affordable tile.

I would buy my own tile, flooring, cabinets.

I am just curious- I ask because I have never had an issue with salt- and I would be in deep trouble if I didn't rely on it.I lay down salt before a big snow and it makes it much easier to manage.

Brandon and Josh always say, you can usually find a pretty cash flow-friendly area within two hours of any major city.)Lastly, try joining your HOA board, lay low for a while and learn, then see what you can do about lowering HOA fees.

Everyone i spoke to did not replace wire.just remember; all drywall 12 inches above flood line, cabinets, doors, flooring(tile should be fine), maybe the a/c equipment, window stools, baseboard, insulation, outlets (at least) and it took us 3 months with multiple fans and humidifiers running to get all the wood back to acceptable moisture content.

Tile, cabinets and counters are in good shape but dated.

You will pay for your own title insurance this way, but the other fees make it lmost a way, but more impoertantly you will get a more thorough tile search, and less exceptions ((things not covered) in the B Section under Exceptions in your title policy//committment.