For many contractors and investors it's "out of sight and out of mind".They play stupid.The cost they save on not doing it they will play stupid if they get caught and then negotiate the penalties.It's kind of like when an oil company back in the 80's would save 10 million doing illegal dumping and when finally caught would pay only 2 million in fines so they kept doing it for awhile until the penalties were so harsh there was no benefit anymore.Do you think asset managers on REO's,or uncertified contractors, or listing brokers will mention this stuff to buyers??

Maybe a little harsh. ha

I have seen pictures of the inside but I don't know if any chemicals seeped through the walls.

It's been a harsh but important learning experience.ASSESSMENT  My first big task regarding REI is assembling my team.  

I had gone down the road with Chemical Bank because their loan guy there had said yeah, we can do that for you.

I and you and others should be watchfull of posts that are too harsh and directed towards new members and report them.

Also I have to ask what may seem to be a harsh question.

To prevent that, you have to continually put in chemicals (hundreds of dollars a year) and actually get out there and vacuum it.

Honestly, my intention is not to be harsh, but to possibly help you to prevent a long, drawn-out "money suck".It might be better to withdraw and live to fight another day?

10 yr ammo is harsh!