The boyfriend is clearly hiding something.

It make me very nervous as money is usually a ploy to distract me from something they are hiding, like the dog may be a out of control monster that eats door frames.

If one becomes a problem there is no way you can hide you simply deal with the problem as part of the business. 

Ryan Rypel The thing that bothers me is if this guy is smoking and he knows it's a violation of the lease what else is he doing and trying to hide.

Honestly, these applicants are hiding something and/or lying to you outright.

While you're at it, don't forget to hide your cigarettes in your car before going in to the courtroom.

If he doesn't want to give that to you, he is either hiding his markup, or estimating on the high end to make sure he doesn't need to ask you for more money later.

If writing an additional check for an additional tax return, paying your unemployment insurance and paying for your annual renewal are going to chap your hide, then an S-Corp is not for you.3.  

On the team, I don't pay out of pocket for any marketing material, there are multiple team members at my disposal (closing coordinator, marketing specialist, courier, etc.), and they provide warm leads. 

They shouldn't hide anything from you if you are doing business with them.