One thing I would add is to ask, not only to be added to their contacts (and then text them your vcard so they don't have to type a bunch of things in), but also ask if they would mind if you contacted them again in 6-12 months to gauge their interest.  

They then provide a "price list" and state the total of the items will be added to your final bill.

Even though these will not be every month, they need to be added to your annual expense calculations.How Much Cash Flow Is Good For Rental Property?

If not, that could be added in.

Only difference may be adding a lender policy to an existing title insurance policy (I always recommend getting title insurance).  

Is there a way to properly present an alternative product and request that it be added to the list of "approved" surfaces?

Once you move out and that 2nd unit becomes a rental as well then all of the money you're spending now on renovations/improvements will be added to the basis for that 1 side. 

@Thomas Marvelle, I recommend adjusting a few of your numbers and taking a second look.Why do you think you'll be adding $75k of value right off the top?

For a flipper, if there is no work to be done and not a significant amount of value to be added they wont be interested unless the purchase price leaves a substantial profit margin.

If you pay employees by W2, this can be added as well (with normal payroll costs define within). https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/136/Interim-Final-Rule-Additional-Eligibility-Criteria-and-Requirements-for-Certain-Pledges-of-Loans.pdf?