I own all different types of real estate assets, a few laundromats, a few dry cleaners, and a payment processing company.

It is banned anyways, but I point it out to all the guests.We are in Idaho and it doesn't take much to spark a wildfire in the hot, dry summer.

So buying occupied homes is something you want to be careful about.. its not juust cut and dry.

Please don’t choose a first property that is going to suck you dry and cause you to give up.

I’m largely sorting out how much reserve income I need, for incase work goes dry and I have to keep paying off the property.Would you recommend I run numbers on that first, or is it better to get a lenders input?

You will want to perform a proper dry out of all materials and replace as needed, treat the area and have the lid put back together of the downstairs unit.

I have a tenant whose condo suffered a major roof leak, which caused internal dry wall and related damage.

And your comment on the fact that thinking suicide doesn't at times stem from kids and adults being BULLYING, is "crazy," I would urge you to do your research immediately. 

In my experience CD has a set of problems of their own stemming from the tact that legal title remains in the name of the seller.

Bleach with some dawn added , put it in a pump up sprayer and soak the floor and let it dry , then pressure wash the floor . ( Wear a good mask and have the doors open while doing it