I told her that I need proof of liquid funds sufficient to cover 25% of the purchase price and to provide proof of that.  

I know many landlords set a credit score threshold around 580-600 for Section 8 tenants since the program provides a rental guarantee.

I can provide support of checking in on contractors, staging rental properties, walk potential leads to give you an idea of the property in person or what the area is like, meeting with agents, and drafting scope of work for projects. 

US Bank, Wells Fargo, and TD Bank are among the banks that provide these accounts without fees.

I interpretttev @Alan Asriants statement different than you but agree it is not clear   He could be indicating pools, basements, sunrooms do not provide a means for an extra tenant.  

Spokane’s tenant-friendly laws could present challenges, but its lower home prices compared to other markets might provide more affordable entry points.

It is a small town, definitely a tertiary market right now, but that is where opportunity is going to be found.I think LTR, in the right location, can provide enough revenue annually to cover all holding and leverage costs while the resident pays down the principle and the demand in the city sustains slow and steady appreciation. 

If you’re saying the exact same thing to every seller, you’re probably missing opportunities to connect and provide real value.

My conclusion is that take the provided ROI calculations from REI as purely estimates.

Bottom line, provide a notice in writing.