Brick isn’t meant to be painted, and painting it is difficult (lots of prep, lots of coats, has a chemical compound that rejects paint).

"Drug-related criminal activity" means the illegal manufacture, sale, distribution, use, or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, or use of a controlled Substance (as defined in Sections 1 through 42 of the Controlled Substance Act [30-3 1 -1 NMSA]). 2.

And these are people without obvious substance abuse or mental health issues.As for those with substance abuse and mental health issues, as a society we should offer them help. 

@Raul Nico Ruiz   I used Shawn Huss at Chemical Bank.

Some can even detect chemical composition and contaminates, like lead.

I feel your pain.I’m a female and new to REI as a business.However, I’ve always handled contractors for my primary residence, and I’ve worked in several industries - industrial chemical sales, bartending/waitressing, and I’m now I am a chemist with a PhD.All that to tell you that male chauvinism is rampant anywhere you go.

Yes, 1,000%, this is the 1 issue of substance this change raises but I am avoiding discussing it on BP forums as it's about 2/3 levels beyond comprehension of most on BP. 

Ah the classic troll accusation to bring more credence to your own argument so you don't have to bring as much substance to your own. 

It depends.Real Estate Investing is a great strategy for financial freedom but without formal education to get a good job that will allow you to have a substantial downpayment or buying real estate with cash, Investment may not be possible for that individual except you want to start with bird-dog (Wholesaling, Real Estate Investor Apprenticeship, Assistant etc).I have a Bachelor and Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering and I will say (with confidence) that it all worth it.Goodluck man!

@Yonah Weiss my degree is in Chemical Engineering.