example: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003ORTFH0/ref=o...If you have a lot of them, try sealing cracks in walls/outlets/etc and keep the humidity below 50% (these fellows seem to prefer moist climates, in my experience).

You will need to invest a decent amount of time before you can seal your first deal.

Studs and roof decking with smoke will need to be sealed (Kilz, etc.) so that the toxins and smell from the smoke don't leak back into the house or attic.You need to get either a contractor experienced in fire-damage and/or a remediation company--the will help pin down these kinds of things.

VERBAL TERMS of said contract where in lou of a large down payment instead my first year of good rental history was the down payment, which i have not defaulted on payments always made on time or early. i should also add that since ive known this man many many years this entire contract was made verbally and a handshake to seal it....

It could be repaired or you could seal it off completely.

I have never heard of Ductwork having to be replaced the system having to be replaced, yes. if the existing Ductwork leaks then look into sealing the joints with duct mastic ( do not use the grey duct tape) or us the silver duct tape. if the ducts are in the attic and bare metal try getting some duct insulation and wrapping them - just a couple of easy solutions.

Some are done in bundles and sometimes sealed bids.

I also had to lower the rent quite a bit to seal the deal.Meanwhile, right next door, I have a 4-plex and one unit became vacant at the same time.

They are in Seal Beach.

Me being a rookie and eager to seal my first deal, I am now worried they may have read me too well and used that to my advantage.