Even after a dead mouse decomposes, the nest and urine smell remains for a long long time.

However, always make sure you have at least some padding.

Perhaps install some padding between them if they are side by side.Here's a general laundry room tip...

If they decide to move after that, they will be in breach of the lease agreement.It is very possible that a pet stain has soiled through to the pad.  

70% of ARV should = purchase price + repairsThis is the figure for a flip unless your working with a very expensive home, then you can just look for $50k+ profit rather than strictly percentages but make sure your numbers are good and still leave a bit of padding time wise and repair cost wise.If your doing a true BRRR then you will want to make sure that your holding costs each month after the cash out refi are 20-25%+ less than what your going to be charging for rent.

This happens because renovators need such a wide complement that a lot of tools simply don't get properly stowed when they're not in use.In closing, I would recommend a large handtool toolkit all in a plastic injection-molded case for use on maintenance call, and a bag you take with you with the other high-use tools you'll almost always need that never come in those kits (scraper, pry-bar, margin trowel, channel locks, your electrical testing kit in a padded pouch, your safety glasses in a case.

@David Wong I just use a note pad and a calculator on my desk.

Just take a note pad and jot some things down if you like.

Take out a pen and pad and handwrite a simple letter.

Danger Mouse,What kind of investing are you involved in - it would be interesting to hear about the San Jose market from your perspective.