He used the chemicals approach and every spring I had a huge problem with those flier thingies coming out of the basement.

No use going to school to get a chemical engineering degree if you hate it. 

I've done this with several including Chase and most recently Chemical Bank who I recently closed a rental refi with.

Let her know that not reporting future maintenance issues in a timely manner will result in it being all at her expense.   2. replace the toilet tank parts annually; the parts generally last about 4 years but chemical cleaners reduce that lifespan

It WILL spread to other units as they run from the chems and actually move into the unit without the chemicals during treatment. 

I spoke with the equipment/chemicals supplier and they said there is no way to tell how much rehab I'm looking at until I turn on and run the bays.  1.

You are in the right place.It's great you are also willing to offer value in exchange for exposure and experience.As a Chemical Engineer from prairie View A&M University, we like to balance all the materials and equations but bring that mindset into Real Estate did not help me much because materials don't balance 100% in Real Estate Investing.Networking, Continuous Education, Ready To Take Action are what I will also advise.As @Sandy Sawyer and @Mack Benson mentioned, you have to take action and don't get caught up in ANALYSIS PARALYSIS.Remember nobody can read or educate themself to Financial Freedom or Generational Wealth.

When you use the chemical cleaner it re-activates the grout causing it to smear again.

Long term, consistent action with a proven strategy produces results.As for myself I have a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and I stand behind that decision.

However there are many factors that make it a tough business....weather, rising fixed costs, fertilizer, chemicals, fuel, labor, insurance, and the threat of a recession.