You've obviously read renting out properties is easy and profitable - but, have you looked at when the material was published? 

If it matters to any degree to retain this tenant, if listing for new tenant is a pain, I'd simply call this guy up, I'd be upfront and ask him about all this.

(Hopefully) If it was not top quality then he will have a point.Customers should NEVER buy any materials or products.

If they were a better material, I probably would have loved the house even more but if they were a color I didn't like it would have been a harder sell for me. 

Thankfully, Bigger Pockets has retained all our feedback both positive and negative.

I mean if you get it, it will allow you to retain your investors.As an alternative, you can take the route others suggested:1) Fund  of funds2) Partner with others on GP side in an investors' management roleKeep in mind, that both options would require you to have a full understanding of the role and the regulations involved. 

The specific tax treatment would depend on how the preferred equity is structured in the syndication and whether it qualifies as debt-like equity or retains characteristics of a typical equity investment.

Keep the 3.4% mortgage in his name to retain the low rate, and set up a lease agreement where you handle management, pay the mortgage, and share profits.

I’ve created a spreadsheet with prices for major items such as water heaters, roofing materials, appliances, and other big-ticket repairs.

not sure how far along in this project you are, but Building Materials Outlet (BMO) in eagan is the go to place for construction supplies like cabinets, flooring, etc.Hope that helps