This includes a steam clean of the carpets ; sort of sets the standards for teh tenants when they move in

Steamers vs. sailing ships, diesel locomotives vs. steam engines, hydraulic excavators vs. steam shovels, and every generation of disk drives from the old refrigerator sized ones to the current 3.5 and 2.5 inch products.

Latest reports are (I'm summarizing here) that we've been recovering for a few years, and it's picking up steam. 2014 should be even better economically for Vegas, and estimates are that we should be back to pre-recession levels by 2016.More reading:http://lasvegas.cbslocal.com/2014/06/17/report-economic-recovery-not-slowing/http://www.8newsnow.com/story/25799311/report-employment-in-las-vegas-will-rebound-by-2016http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/jun/17/report-las-vegas-area-employment-will-rebound-2016/That's good news long term for the stability of our housing recovery that's occurred.

I have to paint a room, order the refrigerator and steam the carpet. that was it.

I thought I wouldn't have to hire a steam cleaner for those areas like I have to do with the carpeted areas.But, one thing nobody told me, which is why I'm telling you now, is that the porcelain tiles may be hassle free but the grout lines between them aren't.

I hear the city has been picking up steam and I find it to be a good opportunity to invest in.

Another update.I backed out of the deal.As soon as FNMA accepted by offer, I had to commit to EMD and sign their REO addendum.They asked for a 90 day deed restriction, which I was OK with.The property is probably worth 165K when it's rent ready, but right now it's not.My accepted offer was 131K, with an estimated 20K to correct the violations - well the violations I know of - illegal fence, illegal staircase, illegal pond, two illegal exterior structures (gazebo style steam room and weight room), and illegal driveway and decking, plus some interior violations on a master bathroom plumbing.Oh, and a 345K city lien from years of daily fine.So when the clock started ticking I began to do my "thorough due diligence".Had my attorney reviewed the contract and looked into the lien issue.Now, the city, as a matter of policy, WILL reduce the lien down by 90% once the new owner makes the corrections and clear all the violations.

Bpers, This is more to blow off some steam than a question, but I would like to hear others experiences.

...from the (steam blowing out the) pressure relief valve (chrome thing on the side of the radiator)

Full steam ahead now!