I have heard from a couple sources that a TSP bath, paint the grout, then a primer on the tile topped with an oil based paint is the ticket.

The only time I saw black residue on walls was from a flip I purchased with a not venting correctly oil furnace.

I’ve had really in depth conversations with Greg Lemon the head of the real estate commission about it.

A city with a diverse economy might have:1) A big college/university2) Mining/Oil/Natural Resources3) Tech companies moving there4) Big businesses like Fedex, Nike, UPS, Amazon, Samsung, or LG opening up shop there 3) An automobile plantTHAT is the difference between a one horse down and an economically strong and diverse market.Make sure that the market you choose is NOT supported by just 1-2 economic sectors.Pillar #3 - Population Size/GrowthWhen I first started investing, I bought a few houses in Birmingham, Alabama.

Most of Texas is an oil based economy, even if there is not a well within 100 miles of you.

This business is full of snake oil salesman, piranhas, and know it all's.

Brian you are a better man than I am, You have to consider these agents work hard too, and also, the majority of agents could not tell you about structure or anything else, You may have a boat load of investors, but eventually it will bite you on the butt, If you were buying properties for me, I would expect you to see them, However, That's my opinion, Because the minute the Investor gets a Big Lemon, Your credibility goes out the window, Thing about others before yourself, it does work, be smart, look long term.....Zack

Although the crude oil exploration has leveled off a little lately that still is a good investment.

Now I'm trying to make lemonade out of lemons.

As I said previously you're obviously selling snake oil and have nothing to back up your wild claims so good luck in your endeavors, but people like you should be the last people giving newbies advice.