They have HUGE stacks in their warehouse so I just drop by after calling to grab them as needed.Guests are free to take them with them if they want and some do.

Take a look at what markets you are planning on starting in and make sure it is a growing market where the appreciation is obvious. 

A family needs a washer and dryer in the house, if you don't add I think you'll take a hit on rent and take longer when there's a vacancy. 

In our lovely state of WA once the removal is approved, it could take another week or two until the sheriff gets to the property and posts the legalese paperwork on the door(they are busy), basically telling the bum that he will be tossed on XX date. 

The agent works "for free" until the house sells, so taking them out of the deal is theft, and immoral."

I think that you have to take what the market gives you when it comes to house-hacking. 

Sad that NY isn't taking advantage of expensive hotels to get most of the US traffick to stay on US side and just do a day visit to Canada side and come back.I don't know why small towns change their STR rules and make restrictions.

It also takes sacrifice.  

So, things change a bit.If it is his personal home, there are more restrictions.For an investment property, if you take over his financing, read through the deed of trust (mortgage) and see how they handle transfer of ownership.

Highlighting the strong profit potential and taking measures to address any concerns about costs, scope, or holding risks will make this an even stronger pitch.