I don’t see how he could simply independently come up with such a high price without discussing it with me first. 

There are going to be three levels of addressing this 1) things you can simply go there and do anytime (pick up pet waste and throw it away) 2) things you can do given proper notice (enter the unit and inspect, repair damage etc) and 3) things you can only do given proper process/procedure (notice to vacate, increase rent etc.)

I believe shared housing is going to become more popular, due to the lack of available housing throughout the country; and lenders, insurance, etc. will need to find ways to accommodate their use. 

Ironically most investors don't slow down to ask themselves that simple question but will prepare a multi tab excel spreadsheet justifying the reason behind purchasing the low barrier home that lacks fundamentals because it meets the 1% rule or is a good BRRRR candidate because that's what they are taught.

Lack of water?   

So that’s what I was simply saying was a moot point on the front end discussing with a seller.

Out of state seems harder to break into simply because I'm not there - maybe Hoboken /Jersey city or further like @Eric Hajdu mentioned are better places to start.Out of state is not difficult to get into. 

I'm assuming it works by using this non-refundable EMD or they are simply daisy chaining.Ultimately, how can end buyers be most protected from fault of the wholesaler or property owner? 

I find it easier to work with people and let them know the boundaries they have to operate in with their pets than to simply say no. 

I aimed to provide more value than other Airbnbs in the area, but that also meant higher expenses on my part.One of the reasons I sold my Cancun property was the lack of room for increasing nightly rates.