That's the sweet spot where the local banks come into play.  

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I never noticed the odor before as we weren’t running the water upstairs other than to flush the toilet test run the washer/dryer or spot clean.

@Jeff BridgesThe Tub has several dings and rust spots.

I'm not the answer man, so I can't be put on the spot, I'll have to look into for you & see what "they" say.

It's just flawed if a contractor can do select items and not do others.

I would save up as much as you can, as quickly as you can, along with some reserves, then start your selection process on a property.Continued success!

Your post is spot on - and should be required reading for all new members.

There are only a select few agents who know how to work with investors so you will stand out if you do.

Texas is a huge hot spot right now.