Vinyl plank is likely more durable than laminate and you can take up a piece and replace it if needed (get some extra when you buy it).

The simplicity of the “I’ll take the number 5, with extra insulation and interior paint on the side” approach was appealing.

Bring a lot of extra cash and underwrite the exit conservatively.

It may sound nice to pay a 6% management fee but the extra fees can add up to be more than the other company that charges 10% with no additional fees.

.- Tell him if he can finish the project within the date, you will give him an extra $500 but if he does not finish then he won't get it. - Call every 2-3 days to get project updates - Pay for materials with your lowes pro business credit card over the phone - Ask contractor for itemized list of things that needed to be doneThe above will ensure your sucess.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

What types of "extra" major maintenance is needed in places with snow? 

I would try to remedy with the tenant and say something like, "oops, looks like you overpaid for a couple of extra weeks...I'll be returning this to you as our lease ends 7/15 so a full months rent isn't necessary to carry us to that point."

You might even pull out some extra cash on increased equity while you're at it.

. $100k performing I/O note for $90k), how do you classify the extra principal you get back when the loan matures?