Mold

Many are the afflictions of a real estate investor particularly in low-income urban towns. Some of these afflictions are self induced (within) or external (without). I will discuss a recent external affliction in a minute but first remember this; owning rental property can be a nightmare or a good way to steadily build wealth. The difference between a profitable investment and a disaster, experienced landlords say, is often the amount of work an investor is willing to put in. Not everyone is cut out to screen tenants, track down overdue rents and field middle-of-the-night repair calls.

I recently ran into an external affliction called "Mold." Of course I have heard about it. In fact as far back as Standard 5. Never in a million years could I have imagined that I could blog about it. With the recent rains in North East, water could easily have absorbed through walls. And I specifically remember stating that too much water is not good.

So far I have learnt that mold gradually destroys the things they grow on. Molds are part of the natural environment. Molds reproduce by means of tiny spores; the spores are invisible to the naked eye and float through outdoor and indoor air. Molds have the potential to cause health problems. Molds produce allergens. Allergic responses include hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash. If you own real estate, you better make a visit to the basement(s) or you will end up parting with $3000.00 to a mold removal company.

Afflictions are common to all (Job 5:7; 14:1; Ps. 34:19); are for the good of men (James 1:2, 3, 12; 2 Cor. 12:7) and the glory of God (2 Cor. 12:7-10; 1 Pet. 4:14), and are to be borne with patience by the Lord's people (Ps. 94:12; Prov. 3:12).