But it's a golden phone call so the paying agent doesn't mind the split.Between non-agents the only thing you can't do is make the fee a function of or contingent upon closing, because for regulators that starts to smell too much "like a commission". 

We'd be looking for a smaller cottage, preferably not too far from a large body of water, ideally sub $200k.  

The adhesive is powerful chemical smell, and you really need to know what you're doing as far as layout, rolling edges, etc.

Any advice on the best way to get rid of the smell in a property from this experience?

Their incentives are vastly different than yours -- they want  a warm body, you want a great tenant.

Shampoo, condition, body wash, hand soap, coffee, creamer, toilet paper, paper towels, laundry and dish detergent, copious amounts of sheets, pillow cases, blankets, etc.Nearly every Airbnb host I have talked to has lost money on cleaning fees, so there is another expense.  

Starting my day by pushing my mind and body to their limits sets a tone for the day and makes me feel like the hardest part of the day is over. 

The buyer SHOULD have gotten inspections which would uncover dry rot by poking into exposed wood, other than smelling musty or seeing black or green scum on the walls a mold inspection is more detailed and samples go to a certified lab. 

I started REI about 3 years ago now. I've gone from nothing to doing 13 deals. A mix of BRRR and flipping SFH and duplexes. I am now at the point where i've got around 200K capital saved up from those deals. I read Da...

No matter if anyone complains or not there is a decent chance some tenants have left over the smell of chemicals and people showing up far to early in the AM and having problems parking themselves.