NOTE:  with the oil base primer, make sure whoever is applying has sufficient ventilation in place--I've seen plenty of painters get 'loopy' from the chemicals without proper air change ventilation.

I have met other Successful landlord Near notorious South Side but its still a HUGE risk for a rookie to me" (and like me)The statements are based on statistical evidence as I was responding to out of the area investors that never stepped foot into Newark and now they want to jump in the investment game blindly not knowing the harsh realities and risks they could potentially face.

OR, you could call in a mold remidiation team with hazardous chemical suits and pay them $10,000 to do the same thing.

I think the advice you've been given -- while harsh -- is good advice.

Meth leaves a chemical residue behind that will seep into walls, so you'll have to use something pretty strong, and wear respiratory and skin (gloves, sleeves and goggles) protection.

Also, because the coils stay clean, there is no need for chemical cleaning, which is better for the environment.Originally developed to improve indoor air quality (which they do!)

I bought my first single family home within 6 months of graduating college (bachelors of science Chemical Engineer).

So high pressure water, and brushes are not advisable.You also have to be careful regarding the chemicals used.

Some have great jobs and just happen to end up making more money in RE over the years and then decide to make the switch, while others, such as myself, where determined to do so in the shortest amount of time as possible without any harsh risk to finances/family/etc.

Personally, for those pretending to be something they're not, I like Tim's "annoying as fu--", although that might be a little too honest and harsh for the forum.