I have also read their book on self-managing.

The materials charge was $180, and from Google I'm reading that a 400% markup on parts happens sometimes.

This is not the place to cheap out over a few hundred dollars.Lots of lenders and virtually all borrowers never read their loan documents.

I've dedicated a considerable amount of time to reading books, tuning into podcasts, and educating myself about the real estate market.

Sometimes large employers will rent furnished apartments for their employees coming to town on a regular basis.Also, if you believe strongly in the appreciation of the house, how bad would the negative cash flow be if you did long term rental? 

Once you read the explanation below, you will understand how REALLY bad things can be if you don't get the letters but go through with the purchase.First, the owner/seller should have a clause in the lease requiring tenants to sign (or object to in writing) tenant estoppel letters if presented to them.

I get it if you have a lot of door under management, but AI still reads like AI, artificial.

Solo 401k requires self employment with no full time employees other than you and a spouse.  

If the subject floor is not perfectly flat, pour a self-leveler over the existing flooring (read the instructions on the bag FIRST). 

How hard is it to get credit reports and I have read some landlords get livescan on potential tenants.