Brokers like things to be clean and easy (this is not a slight to brokers at all) without much potential liability.

@Jessica Mendez please see https://www.cdc.gov/mold/Also, one of the best and non-caustic/non-toxic ways to remediate mold is commercial grade Hydrogen Peroxide...safe and penetrating...https://www.reference.com/home-garden/hydrogen-per...http://greenopedia.com/clean-mold-without-bleach/

They seemed ideal, they paid rent early and kept the place reasonably clean. 

Is it clean title, no liens or extra backed taxes?

It's my first one but my goal is the same, single, 30, no kids, no pets, want to rehab distressed or vacant areas around Bangor to help clean up neighborhoods and provide safe clean places for people.

Then the slate is wiped clean and you can start again

Here's an example of a current place available in my area:140k asking price$1,485/mo in rentLooks to be a solid place, needs a little cleaning but otherwise it's pretty standard.

As an attorney, I routinely represent investors in closings whether it be for a single family house and a hotel.

Eventually they might change this because there is a no provision that after 4 years it is a super clean clear title.  

The landlord is obviously​ upset their tenant is a filthy disgusting pig who will not control nor clean up after her kids.