I just wanted to get some insight on how common it is to request mold tests prior to purchasing a property and testing for mold with long term buy and holds in this climate.Thank you in advance! 

I'm a new investor and just recently purchased my first deal, a duplex in a small town.

I purchased an SFR in Sacramento, it's currently a studio over a 3 car garage.  

I moved here from Portland OR to start house hacking then moved on to purchase rentals and grew my rental portfolio to over seven figures.

Even if you purchase with a single family home, it’s a start.I’m active duty Air Force with four properties.

You would be in a better position if you were to purchase the property outright to get title in your name.

Purchased a $535k duplex at 7.125% & have the opportunity to refinance to $548k at 5.75%.

Alternatively, you can offer the seller a $50k mortgage secured by your land subject to the $150k existing mortgage on the property you’re purchasing.  

What kind of loan(s) did you use for the purchase, rehab, and refinance?  

Are they planning to purchase this as an investment property or primary residence?