If the rust is internal and causing a leak through the tub material itself, these surface-level patches are unlikely to hold back the water long-term, especially with the pressure and movement around a drain.Why Replacement is Almost Always the Best Solution (Even if Painful):1.

If an operator relied on heavy refi upside or zero cash flow to stay alive, and now rent growth is stalling, that’s often where cracks show up first.Not always a fire sale—but definitely a trigger for movement.

There is an active movement now to get this to the DOJ and state AG's. 

Just be prepared for deep discounts and slow movement. 

Monthly mortgage: $1,842.23/month Interest rate: 2.75% Lender: Movement Mortgage Projected midterm gross revenue $5K/month at $167/night (focus is corporate housing & insurance claims NOT traveling nurses)Total all in cost to reinstate, pay everyone involved and fix up the house = $30K + $249K balance = $279K House worth $300K - $310K todayWhat are your thoughts!?

I have no way of knowing if your just a perpetual tire kicker looking to suck hours a day just to talkie-talk, or action centric and were actually getting something done. 

Since there is "movement" in our situation, meaning all properties and funds are moving to Brian Nelson, supposedly a more reliable person than his brother, I, for one, am taking a wait and see approach.

It's best to reach out to the inspector directly and get a better sense of how serious some of these items really are.The cracks in the wall could just be cosmetic, but they could also hint at foundation movement (worth asking your inspector directly if they recommend a specialist).

We also initiated some funds movement on our side yesterday to cover things should we not get paid this week, I want payments scheduled so they continue.

With no movement towards finish line for years.