Carpet felt dirty to me. 

It’s funny — we spend so much time hunting for deals, analyzing cap rates, and negotiating offers…but the part that actually determines how much wealth we keep often gets ignored.I’m talking about the business side of investing — how you manage your numbers, track your expenses, and plan for taxes before tax season hits.I’ve worked with investors who made six figures flipping or holding rentals — and still ended up frustrated because their cash flow disappeared into poor bookkeeping, messy structures, or missed deductions.The ones who grow fastest?

Tax deed is a high‑reward, high‑risk lane: titles can be messy, redemption windows vary, and you often can’t inspect, so you win by mastering one county’s rules, running conservative ARV/rent comps, and budgeting for quiet title plus unknown repairs.

However, if the situation turns messy where maybe HOA didn't do their due diligence or the landscaper disappears or the cost to replace is significant.

The bathrooms were torn out, kitchen was wrecked and there was no flooring.Success Story 2 ⭐️Another win in Fernley, NV: a seller with a messy home, chickens in the backyard, and a deployment deadline.

That mix of one vacant side and one leased side can definitely get messy with FHA’s owner-occupancy rules.If you need the place vacant to satisfy FHA, I’d keep it simple in the offer and just say something like:“Seller to deliver both units vacant at closing, and provide tenant notice within X days after due diligence ends.”That makes it clear what you need while still giving the seller a fair window to handle the notice properly.That said, since the other lease runs until next July, there’s a good chance the tenant won’t (and legally doesn’t have to) move early unless there’s some incentive.

And there was no concerning moisture levels when he tested the walls and carpet. 

It’s smart that you’re working with a professional who coordinates with an attorney; trying to handle it on your own can get messy and risky legally.

I’d just tread carefully before suggesting your client bypass or challenge it — that can get messy fast, both legally and ethically.

I helped an investor close on a 1031 this year and it can be a little messy.