The walls are a similar story but since the drywall (not mold/mildew resistant) from a previous remodel was jenky, they just paneled right over it.

Regarding the laundry vent, I was told by my inspector last year that a smooth wall metal type vent should be used and should only travel a short distance from the machine. 

As I live in Las Vegas, Nevada, I didn't learn of this until about 2 weeks after they vacated the premises, when my other tenant called to let me know.I then had to pay lots of money to EMPTY a 2 BR apt full of nasty furniture, garbage, etc.... replace carpeting, linoleoum, patch holes in the walls, paint, repair busted kitchen and bathroom cabinets.  

Sometimes you are better off making the offer through a third party, lawyer or agent, you want to be arms length to be safe.Try to inspect the property before bidding, sometimes the mortgagor (owner) will damage the property just to get even with the mortgagee (lender), like removing all the dry wall, pouring cement down the commode, blocking the vent line (from the roof) with a tennis ball (keeps toilet from working right), short circuiting the electrical system, over flowing the sinks....etc.Be aware you are paying interest from the date of the sale until settlement, if it take the bank 6 months to ready this property for transfer, it could cost you thousands of dollars.Be very careful............ it is easy to make a mistake......look at the property, talk to owner, talk to trustee and auctioneer, read the contract before bidding.2) How do I prepare for the auction?

THANK YOU WALL STREET and CAPITOL HILL (Cir. 2008 - 2009)Greetings colleagues:A LITTLE BACK STORY ON ME: My name is Lyle and I would love if some of you more seasoned investors would give me a "nickel's worth of free advice" on finding money without having my credit score take a hit!

What is the best way to wash the walls and floors to get rid of that? 

If the brick is unable to dry out sufficiently, the water content - particularly in the outer wythe - will freeze and cause the brick to spall or crack.These walls are often 2-3 wythes of brick thick, so the external face can be in pretty rough shape and the wall still have sufficient structural integrity to carry the load of the building.  

Old metal lines are usually so packed with corrosion that your water barley flows.I probably would not purchase as a rental but definatly as a flip assuming price adjustment to reflect costs.the pex or something to replace though on the house would require walls to be ripped out no? 

I have good credit upper 700s, and after I buy my property, I'm planning live in the property with a couple of friend roommates that I can charge rent.

I would hire someone unless it is double walled newer tank it is probably scrap.