That being said, if you are set on doing it yourself (I see that you are a contractor), there are a number of anti-microbials available on the market that are much much better than bleach and are no more than $20-30/gallon. 

I believe if you make under $100,000 you can invest no more than 5% of either your income or net worth, and if you make over $100,000 that goes up to 10%.

In addition to the $28,000 there is a $300 wholesaler fee and then closing costs which I estimate to be no more than $2,000.

The intent of the law was to encourage home ownership, this is why you only get the full exclusion of your 2 plus years starts when you buy it, then you can rent it for no more than 2 years After meeting the 2 year minimum. 

Plenty of stories of agents making six figure salaries with no more then a real estate license.

I have no more headaches, no more stress (about this tenant), and no to little concerns about them trashing the place on the way out.Its a tough balance between worried about the tenants trashing your place, not paying (especially now in this environment), or any number of "bad things." 

@Blanton McGheeTotally agree with others, if you have POF and loan approval, ED should be no more than $5k.

Personally, I'm looking for the agent that tells me 'no' more than 'yes' (i.e.

Tell her there is no more option to move back in?

Just replacing a 3 ton HVAC gas heat no duct work,  No more then $4500.