virtually every distressed vacant asset you buy in america has mold of some sort.I like the ones when the toad stools are growing out of moist carpet  :)  you will be fine.. just rip it up and replace it.spray the heck out of all areas with bleach .

I currently have a mortgage on the home we live in and am just nervous at the prospect of buying another property.I feel like I just need to do it and rip off the bandaid, but it’s nerve racking!

Makes me a bit uneasy and have heard conflicting things like "everyone does it" to "town could ask you to rip everything down and fine you." 

I think anyone, wether it’s a realtor, wholesaler, flipper, buy and hold could all rip someone off, or they could also make a fair deal that both parties agree on.

You're not trying to rip them off, of course, but rather you're saying, "We both know you can get more money selling your property through a realtor, but if you're need/preference is to do this quickly without what's involved in that, and you're willing to sell at a discount, then I can help you." 

We ripped out all carpets, hired a kennel cleaner to scrub and disinfect the tile floors, scrubbed the walls and ceilings with bleach and water and painted everything with Kilz. 

You won't get ripped off for a down payment.

Holy crap grandma is quick to recommend hacks who can mount TVs for a rip off price

I'd prefer to be done with this but if you want to try and rip this one apart as well, have at it.

Looks like a rip to me as an investment.