The reason I fired him is because our agreement says that expenditures over $200 require my approval first.

However, this would require you to move into the property and would need to qualify for a new mortgage. 

Between it  and chain, both last a long time and require little maintenance, but the vinyl looks so much better and is more functional by blocking visibility. 

In addition to meeting the requirements for no-fault eviction, you must pay the tenants one months rent.  

When house hacking, consider the area's average rents, property values, and financing options, such as FHA loans or conventional loans, which may require as little as 3.5% down for multifamily properties (if it's owner-occupied).

The new heat pump all in ones (120 instead of 240 and don’t need venting) are much better than the older all in ones.

A refinance into an LLC avoids this risk but typically requires a commercial loan with higher rates and stricter terms.If asset protection is the main goal, umbrella insurance may suffice without disrupting financing.

Can they bypass this requirement if paying in cash?

And I like that you are not cutting corners on things that are required (like code-compliant electrical) to things that are just nice, like backsplash or 3 way switches.Cost-wise, this is really a best-case scenario and it is great that you are pointing this out!

The deal was identified by my real estate agent and requires a quick closing.