Spackle the vertical lines with joint compound, then paint.3. 

I have not used the products.http://www.homedepot.com/p/Klean-Strip-1-gal-Green-Muriatic-Acid-GKGM75006/202690263http://www.menards.com/main/paint/cleaners-thinners-removers/paint-stain-cleaners/water-based/sunnyside-muriatic-acid/paint/solvents-cleaners-removers/strippers-removers/sunnyside-muriatic-acid-1-gal/You could always re-grout the joints in that area.

The official definition states that, “residential property may not consist of more than four family units and one business unit except in the case of certain joint loans.”What this means is that a homebuyer may use a VA Loan on a multi-family unit, as long as the homebuyer occupies 25 percent of the unit as their primary residence.I don't know anything about the San Diego market, but I am jealous about the weather!

It is tough getting genuinely good REI deals.

I file jointly with my husband who is a doctor and has high income (500k/yr).  

I file jointly with my husband who is a doctor and has high income (500k/yr).

I file jointly with my husband who is a doctor and has high income (500k/yr).

My LLC questionnaire is three pages long, and gathers all the necessary information so that I can choose the correct structure and enabling language.One particular caveat that keeps coming up is where two active real estate investors come together for a joint venture.

I would simply suggest that you form a joint venture partnership for the renovation and sale of the property.

So unless you want to upgrade to something significantly bigger than I don't think it's worth the effort.As for other strategies I'm currently looking into doing a joint venture.