If the money is lost, it's lost, and if the prospects for recovering it are very low, it's usually smarter to play to the future than continue to try milking funds from a dry cow. 

I am speaking from experience here because my wife and I just recently purchased our first townhome and had our sink blow up within the first 7 months of occupancy which caused water damage to our hardwood floors, Moss growth on our dry wall behind the kitchen sink, and water damage to our kitchen cabinets.

Otherwise, the paint will dry out faster, the can will rust and the lid will be glued on by all the paint left in the rim.

@Ryan M. keep your powder dry and get more educated before jumping into anything. 

Ended up being a lot of dry rot discovered on the exterior and a lot of repair work but thankfully no TERMITES.

It wasn't hard just kinda dry as you would expect with any licensing exam prep. 

So keep the questions coming to hear my favorites such as "That's like asking how wet water is" or "That's like trying to stay dry after you already jumped in the pool."

Then spray straight bleach, it must be straight bleach. on all of the mold even spray the wood studs. then wait for it to dry.

The moisture  collects there and rots the log.

Contractors comments are as follows:Gut bathroom: New tub, tub surround, new vanity, replace dry walls where needed,install new vinyl floor, light fixture and mirror - for $4,100 ( both labor and material).My question to you sage investors is how would you review this and what kind of material will you recommend to purchase for this part of the remodel?