I recently watched a video where Troy Kearns mentioned he could source a high-quality quartz slab for $100 from China, which got me thinking about exploring similar options.Has anyone here ever imported materials like hardwood floors, countertops, or tiles from China for a project?

I spoke with State Farm, but they require plumbing and electrical panel upgrades just to consider reviewing my application.

You looked past a red flag right at the outset:"When application was made tenant was I am not going to to have my puppy with me so do not need pet fee or application"Total red flag.

The guy I signed up with basically knew nothing more than me filling out the application. 

You will be asked to disclose this during the application process, and not doing so is concealing a debt and would be fraud. 

We accept all applications and in the case of section 8 the only real time we don’t is if the numbers don’t make sense with market rent vs HUD standard.  

The first applicant made $4000/month.

If he won't let you call HR, then deny his application and move on.

As you read these books, watch the BiggerPockets podcasts.

Not sure how many PMCs you've had bad experiences with, but we'll take exception to:"Then do a thorough research on tenant applicants (note: leaving this to a PM may be hazardous to your financial health)".BP seems to have more threads about screening mistakes by DIY landlords as opposed to PMCs.Now, if you'd have mentioned Maintenance, you'd get no argument from me:) Even the PMC industry acknowledges maintenance as one of the biggest challenges.Rereading my post, I kinda see how I sounded negative toward PMs.