I'm also jumping full steam ahead into RE investing and love connecting with other members!

Then after that, go full steam on the next deal.

In my case, after steam cleaning the carpets, and a fresh coat of paint, it was mostly gone after the painting and all gone some weeks later when I came back to check with new tenants in place.

In Eastern Europe there were bathrooms in homes where the entire floor (plus most of the walls) was tiled like the shower, leading to a drain in the middle of the bathroom, meaning a shower curtain is a matter of preference (some people like to keep the steam in, or might have bathroom electronics out on the sink, but it's not considered "necessary" as it is in our "standard" bathrooms), so this isn't even necessarily limited to folks from the "3rd world."

Key is you make your money on the buy / way more important than location IMHO.FHA all the way full steam ahead! 

Most of the people use heat treatment, as steam cleaning process can work to kill off various types of fleas and other infestation in the house also.But, make sure to make a good plan to get rid of fleas.

Where are the properties, as you mentioned, appreciation has been very steady here in SATX, but depending on the area/neighborhood, that train is far from out of steam.  

I'm imagining the seller had big plans but ran out of steam.

I'm imagining the seller had big plans but ran out of steam.

Not stuck in an office all day, everyday.Some cons:-initial expenses and tough to build steam (I'd recommend at least 3-6 months of reserves to get your business off the ground)-odd hours (usually showing homes/on appointments after 5pm and weekends)-lots of competition and rejectionFor me, it's been difficult but also wonderful.