If the appraisal starts pulling in some of the area properties that were sold needing significant work, then it's going to be an uphill battle. 

He was content with changing the locks and having us throw away all her crap after we closed... thanks a lot2. a week after closing that same seller informed me that the only tenant actually in place hadn't paid the previous months rent.... fun3. the roof that "had some life left on it" needed to be replaced and the siding that we had to replace came in 5k over our estimate4. leaking pipes behind 3 of 4 bathtubs 5. cockroaches.... lots of cockroaches... we're still battling cockroaches.6. our "cosmetic" rehab took 1 month per unit, twice as long as we had planned.That being said I'm preparing to do it all over again in 6 months.

With regards to the Hot Tub, you may notice a strong smell when you lift the cover.

I'm not saying to take on a battle with them but if they are living next door to a property zoned for General Retail then what do they expect?

The home is great but the carpet is old (perhaps might be at least 10 or 14 years old), smells bad and makes the rental feel musty.

I've always loved construction, working with my hands, and the smell of Home Depot/Lowe's (haha).

That's only half the battle!

It is not worth it to a carrier (or agent) to potentially open up a legal battle down the line where an insured says "Mr.

I do stay away from major structural problems but if I walk into a house and I see and smell black mold, I see a $$$!

I havent seen pictures, but the entire inside is gutted and burnt, and it's smelling like I'll be getting the 100k and still pending the rent moneys for 1 year.I'm looking for insight on current rebuild costs in the St Louis area, especially since costs seem to be skyrocketing.