The time delay my friend is the cost of "soft money" and long amortizations.  

That'll let you know how long you will be on hold for, in terms of traditional soft money mortgages. 

Most brands of red-out salt have very soft pellets.

@Laura Sulak I have a soft spot for single mothers so my hat goes off to you, that you are able to work full time handle two teens and then have real estate on the side.

ANY other way will result in corner splash.When you  get soft spots there it usually runs under the tub. 

get it really clean and wire brush it or use some kind of chemical to lighten/brighten it?

We are actually putting in SOFT WOOD.

On a typical move-out/move-in job I had my "standard" tool box plus a materials box containing;the standard paint color I used for rentals-Navajo White, a bunch of paint stirring sticks (for sheetrock repair more than stirring paint), a couple of pieces of sheetrock 2' X 2', Elmer's glue, sheetrock screws, switch plates, a couple of outlets and switches, scrubbing stuff and chemicals, DOORSTOPS, light bulbs, mineral spirits and linseed oil and 000 steel wool for touching up stained wood, paper towels, TOILET PAPER, rags, paint brushes, SMALL LADDER, joint compound.Once you've gone through every room doing the "touch ups" you'll have a good idea if you need to come back with your 8' and extension ladders, paint rollers and 5 gallon can of paint and drop clothes.

Brush or scrape away as much excess mud as possible. 2.

Brush iron and rinse off.