For a few reasons...A. if you're in a military area, you may get black-balled as not being military friendly, and your rental will suffer.B.

If you’re based in Mass. you could also check out Black Diamond REI for the same thing.Second best would be that if you already have one or more contractors you like, you can ask them who they’d recommend, the theory being that good people know and recommend other good people especially since they may have worked together in the past.

I believe there are little black ants coming out of this hole under the window sill.

Very scary that they view screening as a fluid process when it should be black and white.

However, this is not a black or white question and there are many factors to consider like personal wealth, affordability, risk tolerance, how long you plan your 1st BRRRR to take and how much cash you have to get started.  

You also mentioned the high property taxes but we don't have any state income tax so you come out ahead unless your income is lower.I love Stiles Switch and Terry Blacks for BBQ but could also always go for Rudy's.

To purchase or sell a property utilizing subject to financing is not a black and white question; it depends on the circumstances and on the risk tolerance of the parties involved.    

Sorry to put it in black and white but I can provide you more data to back this up then you can sort.

Also, if the mold is dry, mist it first to keep the spores from spreading. for more info on mold go to this web sitehttp://www.toxic-black-mold-info.comAs for the carpet, rent a carpet cleaner from a local hardware / rental store and clean it really good yourself, you'll feel much better.Good luck and good schooling!

I'm learning a lot of information in this thread.I knew Mormanism was a cultic type religion but was unaware of it's views toward blacks.