So I put years of work into renovating a couple run down buildings to provide apartments for people, did all the work myself and then was laid off my job.Since then I've been pursuing this dream of being self employed before its all over.

Work out a payment plan, put it in on a credit card, but get the thing replaced! 

He claimed that if we would just spend $2k on the backyard he would "increase the value of the house between 35-40%".I got him a $100 gift card to Armstrong garden just to play nice.

I got my bill for my house in Lake Oswego from Safeco which I had had for years and it was always around 2k to 2.3 k  i get the bill its 6k.. i call my agent and told him no way.. and he hunted around and found me something maybe 500 cheaper .. so I thought I have a aaa card I know they sell insurance and are reputable.. walk in there 1800 bucks done and I have full  basement ( which is rare on a new home in Oregon) and they gave me a much higher insurance amount if my sump pump fails.. bottom line shop.u

I think it really comes down to what you are comfortable with but I don't think background check, credit card check, etc on top of a signed lease (and even small security deposit) is unreasonable for an MTR. 

Speaking pretty bluntly here, but the cards are completely stacked against you.

As soon a the "we found mold" card gets played, you immediately offer them to vacate with no penalty to insure their safety. 

I do Deals in columbus and relocated to miami florida. move there for a year then move where your dream is.

We gather all documentation into a Google Drive folder for potential buyers, including:Renovation details (brochures, warranty cards)Pre-listing inspection reportPre-listing appraisalWell system documentationSeptic system documentationSharing this folder with agents and on the MLS helps create transparency, leading to bidding wars and waived inspections, often resulting in offers over the list price and fewer repair concessions.By identifying properties that fit the rural buy box for entry-level to mid-priced buyers and tackling major expense items upfront, we remove risk from the transaction.

Seek did however manage to aquire one $14,000 personal credit card.