PS It sounds like, from your description of her, she very well might have a learning disability, which would up the chances she has a payee. 

When they review your app they will revise and often up your estimate as a routine.

You can keep the look and disable it too by blocking it off.

If you pass, then you enter into a section 8 contract.As for saying no pets, you can say that you don't accept pets, but as you probably already know, without citing the sections of the federal (ADA) , California state (FEHA) , and municipal laws (I am sure there are some LAHCID regs on this), I will just say that you cannot legally discriminate against disabled tenants who have service animals by claiming it violates your a no pet policy.  

A 15 year old oil fired steam boiler has much less value but could still go another 15 years with routine cleaning and a bit more maintenance.

If this kid is adhd or has any sort of disability and you use that as a reason for eviction you are looking at possible serious discrimination charges.

I want a solid routine now so as we grow we just take it in stride and keep adding more. 

Also, if the family is employed or has other aid such as social security or disability, the voucher holder will pay a portion of the rent.

While that area by no means scares me away, I certainly prefer properties West of College, where your average 4 BR/3 BA house routinely fetches $1,800 in rent and will sell for around $200,000.

:D Using bleach to get rid of mold is a lot more dangerous to those using it than remediation methods that actually remove the mold (not just kill it).Here is what the EPA says:"The purpose of mold remediation is to remove the mold to prevent human exposure and damage to building materials and furnishings....The use of a biocide, such as chlorine bleach, is not recommended as a routine practice during mold remediation, although there may be instances where professional judgment may indicate its use (for example, when immune-compromised individuals are present)."