They can act as your boots on the ground and check on the property when they’re cleaning and tell you when you’re running low on supplies, furniture is broken, etc.

Just be aware that the cost of the flooring itself isn't as important as how it looks once it's on the ground.

They unexpectedly discovered how to work in both markets by utilizing ‘boots on the ground’ resources in Colorado.

I am more comfortable with this since I've done it a few times, but by no means immune to mistakes or misjudgment that can/have cost me money.Getting a good team on the ground is important and I'm sure you'll get plenty of responses with the 'big 4'  etc, but, yes depends on your risk.

You need to inspect the property no matter whether you hire an inspector or have a boots-on-the-ground person do a walkthrough. 

Starting with phase one 4 doors-Multi fam.

.* No financing condition* Was requesting vacant possession of unit A in the building, which would require them to do an eviction of the tenant on grounds that I would be owner occupied. 

@Scott M@Scott M. that is a great idea (laying the ground work).

So, looking for common-ground, I'd say the solutions lie in combining (1) super modest rent stabilization laws that won't handcuff and bankrupt developers and landlords but instead focus on anti-gouging; (2) enhancing rent-assistance programs; and (3) streamlining development, with crackdowns on NIMBYism.    

One of my personal strengths is the ability to relate with others and find common ground.