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Maha Kira Managing Rental Property
5 February 2024 | 24 replies
They do tend to be pretty gentle on your property as they spend most of their time either working or sleeping.
Melissa Faraias Mold Remediation advice and company referrals needed
3 February 2024 | 2 replies
We had a mold inspection done and there seems to be mold and high moisture content in 2 bedrooms, the kitchen and bathroom areas.
April Birdsong Lead paint in Historical home
3 February 2024 | 5 replies
Again, something your insurance agent is going to scrutinize.100+ year old houses tend to have dirt floor cellars (or crawl spaces), so moisture is a thing in the house. 
Camila Coletti Leak-Moisture detection equipment
30 January 2024 | 0 replies

Hi Everyone, Do you guys know about the best equipment that is not crazy expensive to detect if a wall is humid? Do infra red thermal cameras work for that?Open to any and every suggestions, Thanks in advance! 

Jack Ni Tenant want mold inspection because they feel sick?
29 January 2024 | 16 replies
Most types of toxic mold develop from a water or moisture source. 
Srini Murthy Turnkey investment property - Inspection report Advice needed.
23 January 2024 | 3 replies
The leak was verified visually, or a moisture meter read above the recommended dry range of 14%.
Holly Scott Newbie in Colorado Springs/Teller County Colorado 1st flip advice
10 September 2016 | 4 replies
I'm a contractor,& have worked with Realtors extensively.have your Realtor ask around the office for someone that does repairs/inspection punch list items, they will be able to clean up that mess for you at a MUCH lower priceYou most likely won't have black mold, but Dawn dish washing soap will cleanse everything of mold"Home inspectors will verify"secondly, after all the moisture,& suspected mold has been cleaned/dried, you can simply use good sealer/primer on wood,& concreteI would guestimate around $3,000-$6000 for the entire job including hardwoodsMake sure you block any air intrusions in the crawlspace areas, Colorado can be hard on water lines :O}
Brandon Sok HELP: HUD 203k Rehab on Single Family Owner Occupancy - Advice??
12 September 2016 | 2 replies
(I had to replace an entire section of exterior wall to correct the moisture damage.)
Justin Larpenteur Investor to inspector stories
19 September 2016 | 7 replies
Mindy Jensen Yeah the older materials were terrible at letting water escape and you would tend to have a lot of moisture issues.
Dan Barman Advice on buying / rehabing an older rental (1900)
17 September 2016 | 9 replies
I almost at a point where I don't even bother with home inspectors.Some other common issues with older houses, particularly if you will be renting:  lead paint, asbestos, mold (although I find older houses are leaky enough that, as long as the roof drains well, air movement through the building is good and prevents moisture buildup), steep staircases, narrow hallways.But you MUST MUST MUST do a walk-through with an experienced contractor (one who specifically has experience renovating older houses/buildings) prior to placing an offer.