I would not ever give him specifics as to why you have not chosen to rent to him - that just opens yourself up to having to explain, justify and defend your decision. 

There are alot of investors who have done this research and created expertise, so you can align with a few on the chosen subject and go all in on their content.To simplify however, when it comes to investing into commercial assets or anything for that matter, it breaks down:What is the return on investment?

This includes: Tile, grout, thinset(chosen by client), shower pan liner, drain, tile installation, mud bed for shower floor, bathroom floor, concrete boards for walls, shower faucet and shower head (ORB), seamless glass door. 2- new toilet and hookups 3- double sink vanity white shaker with soft close. 4- granite counter top to match either the kitchen or the tile ( to be chosen by client) this includes a 4 inch granite back splash 5- bathroom package kit ( toilet paper holder, towel ring, towel bar ) ORB 6- exhaust fan 7- double under mount sinks with sink faucets and all hookups.

In any case, a replacement is straightforward.I don't mean any of this is easy to accomplish mind you, just that you seem to have chosen the right problems to work with instead of finding something with structural issues. 

I've done a lot of remote research, and I've chosen a few cities/areas to check out.

I have not chosen the best jobs nor could find such as a lucky few.

What happened in your real estate market and chosen stock market sectors during a recession.

The investor workspace will have all the functionalities that are used by a typical RE investor from property search ( seller leads ) huge component of Podio) till the end of the project completion that is to say what exit strategy was chosen buy and hold - fix and flip rehab management + contractors bid workflows .

and you have chosen a great market :)

Be sure to understand the unique lending parameters and requirements of your chosen bridge lender before submitting a loan, otherwise you may be barking up the wrong tree!