You've got some great advice from others in this post already, so one thing I'll add is to make sure you are analyzing deals, running the numbers, and just practicing these things so that you start getting comfortable with understanding what does and does not make a good deal.

Hey @Joshua Rowan the first thing to do is to post a pic and fill out your profile.

This is my first time posting and I’m so happy I found out about bigger pockets.

Sorry I can't recall the specific person or where it was posted but if you search I'm sure you can connect with them, or who knows maybe they will see this! 

So, a payout should not be an issue, but yes there might be a modestly higher premium there.

I am happy to say I have actually found a great RE agent through Bigger Pockets since my original post!

I've heard the Zinser shellac based primer does a better job at locking in odors as opposed to Kilz...or make sure it is an oil based Kilz...Here's a link to a BP cat litter flip forum post from a few years back...half way down page 5 he talks about the smell removal process. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/88/topics/133059-cat-li...

Hello everyone, this is my first post.

Hi @Brejoya Smarr, thanks for making this post.

I want to use this post to introduce myself to the community here on Bigger Pockets and tell my story.