Some idiot left a (ball check) in place fully inflated on the 3" line.No wonder water form the tubs wasn't draining.Apparently there was work done to the kitchen 7 to 8 years ago before I bought it a few months ago.The plumber says the ball check is to check holding water and pressure test and then is supposed to be taken off and a regular line used or just remove the ball and cap the pipe.Instead he said many times dry wallers just goes over it before the plumber comes back and the plumber says screw it and leaves it.I just couldn't believe it but the plumber has found this before on other properties he has worked on.

He is 8 years into the business and does very well.I have done fairly well in my first 2 years and have completed deals in excess of $2,500,000.

:I'm just getting involved in the market and don't agree with the typical terms, but in Orlando here is the standard:1) $2,000 deposit2) Non-refundable3) No inspection periodSo, as you can see, you really have to do your due diligence and know your stuff when dealing with wholesalers.2k is excessive.

This house stayed dry through Irene here and I checked with the neighbors as well as the owner prior to this one who owned the house since 1962.Anyway, the current owner bought this house for a song via estate sale to rehab.

I bought my first rental about 5 years ago before the financing dried up.

Also, I do believe if the property is sold in excess of the delinquent taxes that excess funds by law go to the person losing the property.

Just give it a quick powerwash, let dry, start painting - brush, roll, or spray - all looks good.

I have sent them an email with my concerns and I'm going to start making monthly visits to the unit for inspection to attempt to mitigate further excess wear if possible.Have you ever had situations where you had good paying tenants, but they were not the cleanest people?

Is it better to use a lawyer when buying a condo, as opposed to a bank-owned SFH where it's fairly cut and dried to buy without the help of a lawyer?

These stated income loans have gone the way of the dodo, thanks to the excesses of the bubble.