@Lutcien SebertLook at it another way, if you had an employee who said I wasn’t working today because of the rain would that suffice as an excuse?

@Sasha TeteraThere are several considerations that can go into the analysis of whether you need an LLC or whether a large insurance policy will suffice.

Or will out-of-state representation suffice?

So 6 seems like a reasonable starting point that won’t be TOO much as a first time investment property. 4 or 5 will suffice just fine.

I read online that a spouse will suffice 

This is just a beginning conversation, so a standard letter will suffice.

Maybe a rental insurance policy would suffice, if they have one. 

Sometimes sealing the sub floor with a couple of coats of Kilz primer will suffice. 

A $1M umbrella insurance coverage would suffice.

Not sure about Connecticut but in most states you don't need an attorney if you're making the offer through your agent, the standard purchase agreement template should suffice as long as you and your agent filled it out properly.