I work with and educate clients purchasing distressed properties not only on the black and white legal issues, but the risk/reward--if they are bidding on an auction post sheriff sale, and subject to redemption, you NEED to know if you pay auction buyer premiums, etc. and the property is redeemed, it is possible you lose money in the process.  

New tenant thought there was black mold on the rubber seal of a front loading washer.

We went with the black with Flecks.  

Satin nickel has been the way to go though black and gold are creeping their way in. 

Property specs: 920 sqft, 3 beds, 1 bath, year 1960Needs: new floors (currently Spanish Tile 12x12), full bath remodel (last updated 12 years ago, all white subway 4x6 tile), needs new roof, needs landscapingThe kitchen is about 7 years old (cherry wood cabs, black/white marble countertops), A/C 2 years old

The comparisons to total flu deaths at the end of flu season against a virus that is just starting to spread are laughably silly, but outside of that this thing isn't the black plague. 

Hi John,You're not living on the Black Pearl are you?

I recommend another group in southern Mass for the same reason, Black Diamond REI.

I've been investing for 15 years mostly long in the market until going short last year and have run small businesses through Four Black Swans incl. this one and have to ask some Qs: how much cash can you afford to lose let's say up to 60% on?

I suspect some of this does happen.I was looking at a really messed up property on foreclosure sale - black mold everywhere.