I might have to insist on the owner bringing cash (he has ten rentals out of state but of course will plead poverty) or having a much thinner deal.

Some people insist you need an LLC and others say it is easy pierce, but nobody provides real world examples.

If you insist on giving them a long term lease, absolutely put in an early terminate fee.

We once had a tenant that the neighbors insisted was growing pot.We scheduled a maintenance inspection. 

If it’s not because your CPA insists, or already we’ll on your path.  

If they insist on staying and continue to complain, I ignore the unjustified complaints and look for an opportunity to terminate their lease.

I only wanted a 1 yr loan but my lender insisted on 2 years since it was my first flip in case I had a hard time completing the work or selling.

Some said internet leads, some said use your sphere of influence, others organize networking groups, and a handful insist on farming.   

If they insist, given them a copy of a check.

I could ask auction.com and insist that I have my own closing and title, but with the timeline of auction.com and I think it may perhaps sour a relation that does not need to be soured, because it would involve a collaboration with them, two closing, fees, amending contract, having seller agree to amendment of collaborating with another closing, etc. etc. etc. finding that balance without needing to sour anything really, I dont see the need for that.