This is a big deal so I'd appreciate your direction very much.Installment Land ContractSection 9"Buyer shall not make any major alteration or addition to the Property that would normally require a city/county permit without first obtaining permission of Seller, which permission shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. 

I've used simplified spreadsheets over the years and have altered them after finding and understanding things like cap rate, GRM, and a plethora of other RE goodies.Two years ago I realized I needed an income producing strategy for retirement.

Clearly articulate your expectations and give them three days to alter their behavior.

This type of window requires little or no alteration to the exterior and interior components, providing it is sized correctly.

Most likely if you attempt to secure the property, or alter it in any way, they can cancel the contract.

There is no doubt that a multi-member LLC is stronger, though, because it is that much more difficult to prove that your LLC is just an alter ego of yourself if you don't wholly own it.

Possibly using a professional third party vendor for the pre-inspection is a great idea, give a copy to the owner and tenant Excessive holes in walls Broken tiles or fixtures in the property Plumbing backups Repainting where a tenant has repainted from the original color Tears, holes, stains or burn marks in carpets Missing or damaged blinds Broken windows and window screens Broken doors and locks Broken or damaged appliances Excessively Dirty Pest control if you see Bugs and or fleasJunk or trash left behind Past Due rent Fees incurred from fines from the association due to the tenants conduct or lack thereof Water damage to hardwood floors Missing outlet covers Remotes for garage or gate if not returned Rekey of locks if tenants did not return the keys Unpaid utilities, as long as they were part of the lease agreement Undoing a tenant alteration This is a sample of things that are usually considered to be normal wear-and-tear and should not be deducted from a security deposit: Slab or plumbing leak Normal rug wear.

As you stated with the honesty, I dont feel the seller is being completely honest  with me however that doesnt alter my approach .  

~The Military Housing Assistance Fund~ The Dream Makers Program~The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations program~The Specially Adapted Housing Grant Program~CalVet Home Loan programLastly if anyone would like to meetup for coffee I would love to network with like minded military people.

I moved here altering living in LA, SF, and NYC, and it is beyond perfect.