This is exactly what's going on.Ask them to send proof of funds or pre-approval letter first.

He says he provides a proof of funds, so if there were regulations requiring an earnest money deposit, he should have no problem putting it down.

It’s a different number every time but at least then I’ll have written proof that I requested them to remove me. 

In terms of looks amd scratch proof laminate seem to be recommendedQuote from @CJ M.: @Pradeep RoyI'd prefer LVP, but that certainly wouldn't be an issue for me if my overall numbers/returns on the deal met my criteria.

The trouble I keep finding with this is that I am self employed now, they probably will ask for 2 years of proof of income as a self/business owner, right? 

So there is a 20 unit building I'm attempting to buy, I made an offer of 1,500,000, 60 days inspection period and cash close, need to see 3 years of bank statements as proof of income. 

Utilities would`ve been on tenants name, and they need to show proof of it (show us that they signed them over).

Inform your LTR tenants about these rules and let them know they can report any excessive disturbances directly to you.Communication: Keep an open line of communication with your long-term tenants, so they feel comfortable voicing any concerns early on.Outdoor Amenities: If there's a shared yard or patio, think about dividing these spaces further to give both STR guests and LTR tenants their own zones.Protecting Your STR from Bedbugs:Mattress Encasements: Invest in high-quality, bedbug-proof mattress and pillow encasements.

They will pay $50 to get something off the internet because they do not want to pay pet rent.Ask them for proof of an ESA. 

Add HVAC now $25k and this is tight.If you are buy and hold;   find the paper linked off my BP profile;  how to buy a bullet proof rental portfolio.