Also, if you are interested in multi-families/rentals a good group to network and get familiar with landlord tenant law is the Apartment Association of Southeastern Wisconsin (AASEW) - http://www.aasew.org/ Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.

On a rental property you have other options.If the spawling is in the beginning stages (only cosmetic) - wrap the the chimney in coated aluminum, make sure it is water tight on the top, install a chminey cap with vermin guard.

Lots of pre 80's property which means aluminum wiring, galvanized pipe, and poor insulation.  

For example, you don't want to find out your sewer line needs repair and they need to bust through your slab after you put your flooring in..... or find out you have aluminum wiring after you paint your walls.

I read this in a document issued by Southeastern Ohio Legal Services.

Discovered BP after purchasing my first buy and hold property in South Eastern, PA which I have been managing for the past year.  

Best of wishes to your real estate adventure and are you by any chance from Southeastern Idaho?

Usually this means you can do whatever you want on the inside, but you have to keep the outside of the house looking the same... like replacing rotted wood siding with new wood siding, rather than aluminum or vinyl.Another thing in the legal direction - some cities/counties/states have requirements that kick in, especially for things bigger than a duplex.  

I would like to speak with a mortgage broker about some financing options for my next small multi family investment property. If you think you can help me out shoot me a message. I am looking to build a long term busi...

Roofer recommended patching up any areas that need it and an aluminum coating on the entire roof.