Since grout is porous, it might have some organic material soaked into it that the mold could feed on and it could cause stains that might be difficult to remove.

It needed everything; plumbing, electrical, HVAC, roof, windows, insulation, drywall, flooring, all new fixtures.I had to remove the entire second floor and rebuild it; 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom.

if you put this off for too long you will be paying more in the long term by having to remove the existing and siding Exterior Siding(if you decided to go this way) - $8k+ depending on the house and local labor If you don't have the cash for the purchase, and you run into these expenses - and the repainting/flooring expenses that comes when people move out you are going to be barely scraping by.

I think I would put the $40-60k into a second property and get another $800/mo in rent instead of only $400 additional on this property.Do some basic landscaping - removing the overgrown shrubs and trees, paint the outside, list it for rent and see if you get a good response.

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People will throw them away, use them for garage sale signs, work for food signs, whatever.

It will also put food on the table while you cut your teeth on those early deals, and it might help you financially survive the early mistakes that will inevitably happen.

I would imagine because cold items are not a year round draw like a Starbucks and a Subway would be in that area serving hot foods and drinks as a selection.

After you buy their interests, have your atty send cert letter to P.A. telling them to fish or cut bait as you'll get them removed due to your new (higher) standing, then YOU will sell the property.

If you decide replace them notify the landlord to give the owner an option to remove the broken items.When I purchase a property that has a washer and dryer or have a tenant that moves out and leaves a washer and dryer I'll test them and if they appear to be working I'll include them with similar language and make it very clear that they're a bonus and I will not repair them for the tenant.