It's always good to have another reasonably priced and reputable pool vendor in my arsenal to share with clients.

I am staying wondering why there is so little information on tax liens,  i read some books on notes and foreclosures but looks like a big secret here... maybe that's the reason... i need to go into this to find out :)

If they are leaving mid-Feb and willing to pay 6 weeks' rent to break the lease, that is reasonable. 

Yup, this is exactly the reason that I wouldnt allow delegated correspondent - it's too easy to get greedy and gloss over red flags when you get paid to package and sell risk to your partners instead of bearing it yourself.

Luckily I had a good reason because there was massive flood damage in the home.

Out of state investing in cities within a reasonable driving distance may be a good option. 

Curious about the reason, I consulted my home insurance broker, who informed me that the property had a water damage claim filed a few months ago, which is causing insurers to be cautious.This information surprised me, as it had not been disclosed by the seller.

I very quickly had to reorient him to my reasons for dissatisfaction, to which he offered no remorse.

No...there are many reasons why installing it over the carpet will prove to be a nightmare in a relatively short period. 

If you are assessing all markers you will probably find better but if you have some connections or a reason to be here you can definitely flip here.