i contacted my usual guy & it was $6k.shop around. these mold remediation companies prey on fear. and they're racking up the bucks big-time (maybe i'm in the wrong business).

#1- Fear of Success..

One of the best ways to alleviate fear is to then place your investment with a trustworthy property management company.

Bryan, First, I only respectfully disagree when I see something which is extremely off base, granted I do enjoy a good debate, I want anyone to get the most accurate information and not be dissuaded by inflated fear factors.

The buyer said he was more fearful of the live ones then the dead.

I don't think I can report the last couple of units b/c I am fearful my insurance is going to get cancelled.

So, though I've never owned a home in my life, I've gotten over this fear and made the decision to take an active part in REI for myself.What can I say?

I think you will find them to be quite helpful.We'll try and do what we can to help you learn what you need to know and overcome all of your fears so you can become a successful investor!

The IRS in particular is feared but does not have priority.

the challenge seems to be in finding an escrow/title company that will allow the "double escrow" to be done.....for example: there is an escrow open that is required by the lender once the "approval" from the lender is secured....then there needs to be another escrow opened between the "buyer" and the "end-buyer" on the same property....so, "end buyer" comes into escrow with the $300K plus closing costs, closes existing escrow on the property...then the title/escrow officer walks into the next room and applies the $250K plus closing costs to the original escrow to close that one.in theory and once in the past this was the way it was and still should be...but, now as it seems, most escrow/title companies are not wanting to do the "double" escrow for reasons of "full disclosure" to all parties, for fear of not being "sued" for some type of fraud.those of us not engaging in these tactics get penalized.....but, such is life....i have a title company that has stated they will do a "double" escrow but, will need to let the lender know this fact. not disclose the "amount" the "end-buyer" is paying, merely disclose there is a 'double" escrow in effect....well, obviously this should kill the deal right at the very end....so, not a wise direction to take....