In inexpensive rentals, it may be worth it to reinforce and/or level the floor to enable putting down Allure without it looking bumpy, since it will conform to the floor.Another advantage that you didn't mention is that you can replace just a few planks, and not the whole floor, when it gets damaged.

I think it helped reinforced our boundaries and actually made her more happy with me for not interfering.

it does not reinforce my point but it is interesting.http://finance.yahoo.com/news/next-housing-crisis-...

Also consider reinforcing the side or back door from the inside while you're working and use the front. 3.

I just finished a book called "Long-Distance Real Estate Investing" by David Green and he provided a good recommendation of including both positive and negative reinforcements into the ICA (independent contractor agreement). 

The wall shows definite bulging inward.The foundation wall does not appear to have any reinforcing steel embedded in it and the horizontal distress originated in a “cold-joint” that formed in the concrete during the pouring of the foundation.

Would you (if you have never done tenants or anything bulk) go it alone or bring in reinforcements who can help steer this deal in the right direction?

As you mentioned, it's very easy to get sidetracked with all the different business models discussed here on BP.The part about transporting the seller to pay fees was reinforcement that wholesaling is more than just a numbers game.

I feel like I have done my due diligence in reinforcing the door drafts and notifying the HOA of the alleged CC&R violation.

Floor: use reinforced heavy duty plastic,  heavy duty tape, and garden stakes.