I actually really like the DD in theory because it makes our contracts VERY black and white.

My house had some mold in the basement (was not black mold).

It is there in black and white in the code, no idea why it is not known.Any engineer, architect and sometimes a CSL can do it, or contact me ($2-3 k for the PC report from me). 

Unfortunately, it seems that I may need to replace all the carpets upstairs since it has black lines on the edges due to soil filtration (previous owners didn't clean their air filters often).I'm feeling very optimistic right now, but have spent a whole week just trying to decide on a good value LVP so I can replace the 1st floor...

Plus foreclosure law is far more black and white than contract law. 

As I said in the beginning, this is not black-and white.

I have a local supplier that gets me 1 in thick granite slabs, mostly black in color.

Definitely.Trying to go OOS for your first REI deal is a bit like trying to surf a monster 100 foot wave before you've learned to swim, or trying to ski a double black diamond for your very first run.Fortunately, there are simpler strategies that are much better suited for a first time RE investor (house hacking, specifically).

If you want to gamble on appreciation just go to the casino and put it all on red or black at the roulette table. 

It makes the decision making process black and white.