Sounds not easy, but good luck and keep us posted. 

Sounds like someone is trying to cover their butts.

Sounds like you're just getting going and in the team formation stage.

I know it sounds crazy, but they are a little less than 10 bucks per yard installed!

Sounds like the PM isn't doing their full job.

@Hanna Minkinit sounds like you're potentially considering buying a rental with 100% financed funds. 

It sounds like you already have a great foundation with your rental and BRRR experience in the UK, and you'll find many similarities in the US market but also a few key differences.For location, I’d suggest looking into markets with strong population growth, economic stability, and landlord-friendly regulations.

. $145k sounds like a good starting point to me. 

Renting out the house doesn't sound like it will make money or break even every month, once you account for vacancies, maintenance, increases in tax/insurance, and turnover costs... unless I'm wrong there? 

Young couple..... young wild puppy breed..... want to breed and have even more young crazy puppies all over your unit.... sounds great....lets do that... the pet deposit is 15k. :)Deny but dont cite a specific reason.... you have selected another candidate.