The answer might be too tear down the existing structure and the cost to do so versus existing use and structure with a restoration. 

As well as Joshua Dorkins from Denver, Colorado with the guidelines for the intro.My name is Alejandro Condis Reyes Alias “NONO”.I am originally from Cuba, but I am currently living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.I have a dual license as a Massage Therapist as well as Physical Therapist Assistant and I am currently working on both professions.About three years ago a friend of mine introduced me to the book “Cash Flow” from Robert Kiyosaki, and after I finished reading it, I knew that I have to do fundamental changes in my life; otherwise, I would not be able to achieve my goals.

Therefore a slow leak that could have been repaired easily just turned into expensive water damage, mold, restoration work, vacancy, etc. and good luck getting the tenant to pay for all that even if it is their fault and no matter what your lease says.

Hiring a certified mold restoration company (can be $$) sometimes is needed as some buyers want the assurance that the mold was remediated properly.

Update : Discovery / HGTV bought the house and will be restoring it to 1970s style “HGTV will restore the 2,500-square-foot, two-story home, which backs up to the L.A.

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I called the PM he said he would look into the company and I would not have to pay the fee...ok cool hope is restored in them. 

I reckon the best ethical compromise is to buy a quadplex; live in one and rent out the rest! Or

Enjoy the rest or your days and thanks for any input!

Gold (that is how I and my contractors call him now), wrote me a massage asking me "yo Monkeyboy, Lets talk"Well it turned out it wasn't a good deal to go 50/50 on so I tried to wholesale it.