It turned out to be infested with fleas. 

I'm working on a flip and had planned on sanding the cabinets, repainting them, and adding granite. After pulling the countertops, there is more roach/big debris and droppings than I thought. I'm worried the smell wil...

Right now, with no experience under your belt, you're just slicing your wrist, dripping the blood into the shark-infested waters, and jumping in thinking that you've found out some amazing trick.Trust me, I've seen how it plays out.

While pest control will hopefully be able to narrow down the source of the infestation, the most likely explanation seems that an apartment (or several apartments) around us are already infested and that we are getting the overflow.

(Have to be careful with used appliances re: insect infestation etc)Tenant "demands" you clean or replace.

If you do not mind taking the risk of extensive property damage, flee infestations, difficulty re-renting due to urine smell and every other possible problem then you are right.

Ok Bryan Tomko,I am going to give you the best advice I can to help you win this deal without overspending for it.First things first,you need to establish the exact condition of the property,the approximate after repair value,and the true current value of the property.You do this by having professional contractors do a full inspection of the property and estimate every possible repair and upgrades you need to get the property into full ARV condition.This is a 60 year old property in what I imagine is a harsh winter environment.Snow,ice,possible rodent and insect infestations,can and will deteriorate the property over time.I am going to assume a few things now.The roof probably hasn't been replaced in a long time,if ever,it will need replacing.The wiring probably needs repairs and/or replacement.The plumbing needs a inspection with a camera through every pipe to determine damage and replacement if needed.Especially the sewer pipes and main water lines bringing water to and sewage from the home to the city pipes.They are exposed more to the elements and can break over time.I'm guessing the kitchen and bathrooms have never been upgraded and replaced,they will need that completely.New drywall and repainting inside and out.All the costs of doing that work need to be put into your offer by deducting them from the after repair value which you will establish by getting comps from recently sold properties in that area.Once you have all that,you will now be able to sit down with your family and discuss this like a business transaction.No sentimental garbage,just business.You can hug it out with them when the contract is signed.You can use the fact that they are losing 700 per month in insurance as a reason to accept this deal immediately.Now make no mistake,they are going to be upset that the house isn't worth what they hoped it was at this moment.Don't argue with them!!!!

Whether active or previous infestation.

Or possibly having disclose prior bed bug infestations.

Has anyone removed all the attic insulation before.Want to remove all attic insulation so I can clean out the rat fecal matter from a serious rat infestation and repair all the duct work which had completely degraded.Wondering if there is a service that will vacuum or suck all that out of the attic?