I have seen a few rookie investors hiring people that say they have experience and the next thing you know, they paid for a roof that now needs to be removed and replaced because it wasn't installed properly.

laminate has been popular for two decades brcause it is clean and tough, just look for laminate that passes for wood it looks so goodGlass is natural, beautiful, eay to clean and reflective...and will be used in different sizes, colors, shapes and paired with other materials for some time to comeGranite or any stone is classic...but as tastes change the preference for colors of granite will change...and yes it will take a backseat to other fresher ideas in countertopsWood ceramic tile will probably last like travertine porcelain tile because they imitate nature...but as tastes change the underlying hues change...goldenish tones giving way to grayish, I think "looks" will date a decor more than individual choices.  

That leaves:1) Taxes: is the property properly assessed? 

So he won't have proper landlord references.. 

Something I need to conduct proper due diligence on and run by my RE attorney possibly.

Aaron's right that you can't change a tenant's payment methods without proper notice per state law.  

So properly reflect on your conduct as some things have unintended consequences.

When you get to court and they tell the judge that they were withholding rent because of repairs that you did not do the judge will determine whether or not they followed the proper procedure.

I'll seal off ducts and both properties will all end up with solid wood and tile floors, so limited areas for chemicals (or bugs) to linger.Biggest issue really is just in getting the projects scoped properly over the next couple of weeks before I close - otherwise, I will be dragging the schedule longer than I had hoped.

Once the leases are up you can ask the tenant to vacate with proper notice.