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Bennie Hall Removing the Smell of dead body
27 March 2021 | 18 replies

So found a great investment house 34k purchase appraisal 115k. Problem is the home was owned by a hoarder who passed away in the home. Person was also not found for 12 days so body decayed inside the home. To add to ...

Dennis Rodriguez How to find out if this can turn into a deal.
24 November 2013 | 6 replies

Hi everyone,

Several weeks ago I saw a house for sale in a local "MLS-type" of website that caught my attention. It was listed under price for the subdivision and it had been on the MLS for 40 days when house...

Gary Marcotte Getting rid of pet odor (urine)
30 July 2015 | 15 replies

I have a HUD home under contract and when I did my initial walk-thru there was a heavy pet odor in the house.  Not just musty dog smell but a stronger one, like urine.  Not sure if it is dog or cat or both.  I believe...

Atwan Kwan Pays Rent!...... but loves cats.....
21 September 2016 | 34 replies

My tenant has been with us for a year and a half. Rent is about 15% over market with a rent increase 6 months ago and they haven't missed!HOWEVER  ...... when I  sent a contractor over for a few minor violations (smok...

Eric Kainer Awful smell
29 August 2010 | 7 replies

I have a terrible stink in a couple 2nd floor units. Had squirrels in attic, used various pest poisons to handle. Found 3 dead squirrels and pulled them out. The smell remains.

How do I find the source of the smel...

Chad Jarrah Cat Urine in Basement Floor (Dirt) - Help Please!
28 March 2016 | 9 replies

Hello all...I bought a property with a heavy cat urine smell - removed and disposed of the carpets; sealed in all the wood. The problem I'm having is with the basement. Part of the basement has a dirt floor with limes...

Lakisha Mitchell-Mellor Advice Needed: Deescalat complaints that can't easily be resolved
18 November 2019 | 0 replies

Hi Biggerpockets Community, it's my first post ... I read other post just before I wrote this, so I have some insights into this matter. But I could still use some advice.
Our renter complained that she smelt someth...

Rhonda McDaniel What to do when the house SMELLS Awful!
5 June 2019 | 1 reply

You get a house under contract to wholesale to an investor- congratulations lucky you! But, it smells awful! "What died in there?," is an appropriate question here. But, more likely it's the cat that was left behind w...

Daniel Ruxin Unkowingly leasing home of former smokers
17 June 2011 | 2 replies

Signing lease then discovering was home to former smokers. When we signed the lease the windows were open, the house smelled ok and we could not smell any smoke. 4 days later we moved in and the house smelled of smoke...

Caleb Fugleberg Urine smell out of concrete
9 September 2018 | 3 replies

Hi all,

I just bought my first flip deal, and have started the renovation process. There is a strong smell of dog pee in the basement, which has a concrete floor. What are the best ways to remove the smell? Whixh pr...