If the ground is contaminated, you may face an expensive remediation project to clean it up before you do anything.

It is very clean inside and the electrical and plumbing all seems to work.

I viewed the house just before this tenant moved in and the carpets were clean and unstained.

Google Sheets will do everything you need and if you keep the data clean you will be able to import it into a software once you get over 10 units. 

We are working on contacting companies for removal as I will not purchase the house without removal or a clean bill that the soil is not contaminated. 

Should I clean up my credit before I even think about being a real estate investor?

If each of them have enough income, clean record, etc. and they seem like good honest people (not young punks who want to party and trash the place), I guess there should be no reason not to rent to them.

As far as I can tell, the title is clean but I am still new at this.

This is a slippery slope way to acquire a property.CharlieCharlie, one of the conditions on a Fully Approved loan is that the appraisal comes in above the loan amount and the title is clean.

Guys,My partner and I are in the process of starting a new one-stop - in between tenants renovation company and would like to get some feedback from you guys.Here is a basic summary of what will be included in one of our customize-able service packages:House CleaningGeneral Areas - Dust walls/ceiling fans sills and ledges - Dust bulbs - Cobwebs - Dust baseboards - Dust window blinds - Wipe wood with Pledge - Sweep/Vacuum/mop floors - Wash inside of WindowsBathroom (s) - Clean and disinfect tub, toilet, shower, shower doors, and sink -Scrub Floor - Clean all mirrors and glass - Scrub tile wallsKitchen - Wash sink- Clean counter tops- Wipe in/outside cabinet doors- Wipe in/outside of appliances- Sweep and mop floor- Load and run dishwasher- Clean in/outside of microwave- Collect and take out trash- Wipe appliances- Clean in/outside of stove & refrigeratorBedroom (s)- Dust-walls, ledges, shelves, etc.- Closets: sweep, mop or vacuum- Floors: sweep, mop or vacuum PaintingUse drop cloths to protect furniture, floors from paint -Protect and mask necessary finished surfaces including door knobs, hinges, bathtubs, showers, cabinets, electrical outlets, fixtures and windows-Caulk all joints at doors casings and jambs in order to maintain a sealed surface-Caulk all joints around the windows where the window meets the drywall Patch and/or repair of minor wall and ceiling blemishes prior to the application of paint-Apply primer coat-Apply 1st and 2nd coats (Two-tone paint available)-Remove all masking from doors, windows, baseboards , walls, hinges, floors, etc.