Be careful of any paint inside the fire box unless it is a completely nonfunctioning fireplace, or is electric with a blower that goes out to the room.

Recently on 2 SFH rentals we had to seal our WBFP's then have them re-inspect it to avoid losing our Insurance.On a higher end SFH I took out the old WBFP & installed a Gas insert with blower & they love it.We did have an issue in an old rental home years ago where the fire was so hot the support joists under the hearth actually started to smolder.

Look at the blower fan to see how dirty it is.

First, there's no excuse for hanging up on you...that's just plain unprofessional...That said, depending on specifically what you said, you may have been suggesting something that the agent recognized as unethical or even illegal (giving out client names and/or paying referral fees off the HUD).Also, agents are generally leary of wholesalers, as they realize wholesalers -- by virtue of generally being unlicensed and inexperienced -- can put agents into situations that are difficult, unethical or illegal.I would hone your experience by getting a few deals under your belt before you start approaching licensed agents with partnership opportunities.

After having a solid foundation under my belt as far as education goes, I lacked the ability to apply that information and education in the real world.What got me over the hump was actually doing it with others.

Once you get a few deals under your belt you will look back and laugh about how nervous you were to get started.

When the house turns over, I connect a leaf blower to force air through the line.

I've got 14+ years experience with production home builders under my belt and am now looking to branch out on my own.

Alex, once you get 2 years of landlording under your belt a good bank will go by your tax returns and add your ddpreciation to your income side which shows better for you.

I agree with Jon, I would start off a little slower and get some experience and success under your belt.