Apparently there are pollutants in the soil.

It's a 17 years old fridge, but we've never had any problem with it and we cooked daily living in that house. 12) The main valve for the sprinkler system (outside) leaked water - repaired13) a sprinkler head broken shooting water to the sidewalk - repaired14) Backyard wooden deck has two quarter-size paint chips which exposed wood filler underneath - ignored. 

Once we get out there and get our feet underneath us it would be awesome to link up and possible do a JV if I’ve earned my stripes in the real estate game. 

Keep in mind, most hard surface materials (slate, tile, metal...) really depends on the underlayment underneath them. 

I believe it may be an oil based paint underneath.

A lot of the brands come with the rubbery pad underneath already attached.

The FHA Appraisal also has pretty specific sections including: No damage to the foundation, roof, or exterior, Safe access to the premises, Working utilities, No exposed wiring or other electrical systems, A permanent heating system that provides sufficient heat for the home, No peeling or chipping lead-based paint, Access to clean water, No termites or other wood-destroying insects, Access to, and ventilation in, attics and crawlspace, No soil contaminants, such as from a damaged underground storage container, No safety hazards, such as stairs without handrails, Compliance with local zoning regulations.

I've heard of some people creating a parent LLC and then having separate LLCs (one for each STR) underneath - that seems a little unnecessary and complicated as well. 

Because IF it's like here, with our clay soils and all... once you Do have gutters, then you MUST have a soaker hose system or drip irrigation set up, to keep the ground around the foundation moist. 

Is it easy to replace wood underneath a column that is holding up a porch?