Anyone else is going to bleed you dry with a smile, and the manager who believes in you is also going to do it...but out of stupidity.Don't make this deal or others like it because you can't wait to be a success.

I think it's a good idea to take caution and keep cash reserve for rainy day (also gun powder dry to get cheap property in down turn). if your portfolio is sfh then you going to have a bit harder time.

It also doesn't have to take days... they sell quick dry mud and could be finished up in a day if it is a limited area. 

I also check the fascia for any obvious rot or termite damage.Any obvious issues from the outside?

My daughter just bought a house in St Louis, and it was inspected, and a year later, the basement smells like rotting mold.

I'll PM you for specifics on location (I'm paranoid, I suppose).Few more details on the units:101Month-to-month lease (MTM) $850 + $200 RUBS2 bed/ 1.25 bathWash/dry access in laundry room next to unit shared by 102879 SF102MTM $850 + $200 RUBS2 bed/ 1 bathWash/dry access in laundry room next to unit shared by 101792 SF201MTM, $1450 + $375 RUBS3 bed/ 2 bathWash and dryer in unit1,548 SF202Lease ends 9/30/19, $900 + $270 RUBS2 bed/ .75 bathWash and dry in unit653 SF

I could pay $20k to dry one out, or I can save $20k and be like every other place.

As you probably already know, entity protection is not really a cut and dry standard, it's a cross reference between the value of the asset, the risk or liability the asset possesses. 

We got the inspection back today; the issues are as follows: mold beyond the surface mold we originally noticed when checking the house out, wood rot in left side floor, damaged roof joist, poor ventilation in the attic and mold, many of the chimney bricks are loose, standing water in crawlspace--potential mold, leaking shower and toilet leading to damaged floor/ceiling underneath, plumbing material issues, electrical not all properly grounded. 

My house is not 100 years old and has wood siding on it.I replaced a couple of pieces from dry rot 6 months ago and now I have a couple more pieces.