You have to approve what they choose but once they decide what they want, you give the check to the supplier NOT THE TENANT and make the tenant provide you with the full receipt  once the flooring is installed.

We're very familiar with the suppliers and tactics of all the TK's in Indy. 

Being new to an area it's always a challenge finding subs and suppliers to get bids from etc.

They've seen the ups and downs of the local market and have many connections to valuable suppliers and labor pools. 

or check with your supplier, such as lowes, to see if they may design.

For FL:A sub/supplier must send a specific Notice To Owner form within 45 days of first performing work/delivering supplies (also before the GC is paid in full if shorter than 45 days.....many subs forget this part) notifying the owner they are working on the property.

One of my properties propane suppliers can monitor levels and will auto-fill it when it goes below a certain level.

I'm only buying from plumbing suppliers from now on.

Less than half of most of the quotes I got from the major HVAC suppliers. 

I have found it's usually possible to find a way to get by until the OEM part arrives via snail mail or steam ship or however those old parts move.Next time you need a part, send me a pm and I have a whole list of local suppliers for boiler parts.