This is why I insist on a large option fee which is not refundable. 

We also insist on buying our own supplies to avoid calculated overages walking off the job to another project so be aware of what you are in for it's not for the naive.

For whatever reason they were completely unwilling to tell me anything about the current lease (what it rents for, how long current renters have been there, when their current lease is through) and insisted that that had nothing to do with the value of the house (I guess I can see their point).  

I have found it is likely you will try two or three applicants, before you settle long-term for one (or two). 16.I always insist upon English language proficiency-at least 4 (out of 5).

House burns down due to bad wiring that the investor insisted on?

As an owner, one thing I insist on is that the property manager provide me a owner portal view where I can see my properties, if they are rented, and what the real-time expenses/income are.  

While Pritzker has placed a moratorium on evictions statewide since the stay-at-home order went into effect March 20, he has insisted that he legally cannot repeal the state ban on rent regulation, which would allow municipalities to take action individually.

Or if you insist on communicating yourself directly with the tenant, get rid of PM and I form the tenant yourself.Don’t be threatened into making changes.

They only managed to sell 30 out of sixty for $40K where they originally sold for $120K.Then, a year later I inquired and despite this, they insisted on selling them for $65k.

Example: carry is 20%, you sell the property for 500k, your net profit is 100k, you take first 20k, then the rest of 80k is split 3 ways with you other 2 friends.Regardless how you structure this deal, you must, I insist, you must know for sure you will have a buyer for the home even before it's rehabbed.