In the future, I will make sure to send emails, texts, or make calls for notifications and reminders.

They probably should, but they typically do not (if the unit appears to be built to legal requirements). 

You also need to confirm if your interest rate is locked or not. If

You’ll receive notifications when there is conversation in the forums you follow or if a user mentions those keywords—so keep them updated often!

Use overlays to view zoning changes, permits, and demographic trends that could signal future growth areas.Alerts and Notifications: Set up alerts and notifications for new listings or changes in specific areas of interest.

When we initially inquired about what other contractors margins and average labor costs were.. the conversation did seem to drift or focus on comments about which contractor would or would not work on a labor only basis which wasn't quite the question.Its not if we are thinking about having the contractor source for materials -- its not an option.

One missed step/license/notification/etc could result in huge headaches down the road if you ever have to evict.

Some professional managers are great and some are not. If

Have you seen the detection devices that provide remote notification:  https://www.amazon.com/smart-water-leak-detector/s?

I would word it out differently, tell him if he cooperates you will help him when he's looking for new place, he can use you as referral. also let him know that the contract will give you the right of entry with proper written notification.