It doesn't convince them, but when their deal blows up, hopefully they'll recall those words.On the bright side, there's plenty of us, who as hard money lenders, woke up a few years ago, smelled the coffee, and checked into the current reality.

Thanks for the advice/tips, for a little more info....The carpet looks fine, there is no mold/smell/stains or tears/wear.

Well finally she sends them to me, and let me tell you that it smelled a little fishy.

I have a feeling I am going to foul up a couple of these before I get it right.Anyone know this feeling???

With that kind of ARV spread there probably would be a big battle over this.

I was livid when I found this and will be doing battle with Sears who he contracted the work thru.

I've won the forst 3 battles....so I am optimistic- but as I am sure you, and others know, there are always negative nancy's out there who do not like risk and outside the box thinking and just cannot wrap their head around doing something 'different'.Sooooo- YES _ I am a total TX fan- for investment (and for living) ....and as far as I can tell TX is still part of the USofA- so for now investing is across state lines only (not country lines) LOL (yes that was attempt at humor)- Starting off in RE - which I like- working with buyers and moreso Sellers- but I am discovering, and it is a discovery process, but I am finding that growing my future cash flow is something I want for us...but I am 'curious' about the CT market- there are people making money up there- just different money- [they are always blown away when you tell them TX figures- shocked blown away if they have never invested out of state] ..hmmmm maybe I should keep it my little secret!

I agree -- I believe these disclaimers saved my behind in VA, even though I've heard they are legally meaningless, as it may have stopped the tenant from suing in the first place, so no expensive court battle to start with, even though it was contributory negligence so I probably would have been okay.

Don't ask me how she gets rid of the smell, though.

Battle of the Barbarians..Here is the link.http://www.cnbc.com/id/37063865/When your done there is a article version at the top of the page.