Same would apply to flooring: if I found that the flooring beside a commode had a higher moisture content compared to the same flooring at the doorway, that might cause me to conclude a wax ring has failed or a supply line has failed behind a commode.For mold to be present, we first need cellulose (wood, MDF, paper, etc).

On paper if you had it in your lease they should be the ones paying but it doesn't always play out like that in real life.

They are numbered 1-13 in our rental agreement.Here you go:13.Any illegal substance use on the part of TENANT, his/her family or guests shall be cause for expedited eviction.12.No parities may be held at this residence.A party is defined as any gathering of guests that creates a noise level that can be heard by neighboring tenants.11.Absolutely no waterbeds or water furnishings may be used in or on the premises unless otherwise provided herein.10.Nails may not be put in the walls without prior written permission from the LANDLORD.Nail holes should be small and unnoticeable.If the holes are large or visible, a charge of $5.00 for each hole will be made for repair.No decals or contact paper is to be put on any woodwork, walls, appliances, or cabinets.Nothing may be taped to any walls.9.TENANT will see that the conduct of him/her self, his/her family, and guests are not disorderly, boisterous, or unlawful; that it does not interfere with the rights or comforts of the other persons on or adjacent to the premises and that visits by the police to the premises for any of the above is grounds for eviction.8.TENANT will promptly report all leaking faucets or toilets.Water shall not be left running except in winter, when it is sometimes used to prevent frozen pipes.Tenant will accept all responsibility for due to neglect, including frozen pipes. 7.TENANT will properly operate all appliances, fixtures, and plumbing supplied by the LANDLORD.This includes, but is not limited to, coin operated appliances used by TENANTS.6.TENANT will keep clean and sanitary and comply with all laws and ordinances.5.TENANT will reimburse LANDLORD for replacing all broken glass regardless of cause.4.The LANDLORD will maintain the yards in cases of an apartment building with common grounds.TENANT will in case show proper respect and care of the surrounding yard and property of the residence.TENANT agrees to pay for all damages done to the yards, shrubs, trees, etc. by him/ herself, guests or agents.Parking any motor vehicles on the lawn or landscape is also forbidden.

I'm looking into the area- as you mentioned the price to rent ratio looks good on paper. 

If formed in VA but the property is in in DC will this mean more paper work / expense? 

They carry their own paper and work with investors.

She apparently signed off to this but I was never made aware of these terms nor was I given the proper paper work that outlined this agreement.

Priced at $22.8, 3Flat, 2bd-1ba, Need work, all 3 apartments have the exact layout.

The problem is my limited paper trail.

From their perspective, it makes the paper trail clear that it's a non-owner loan.Steve Vaughan Have you seen the same?