We will be at the property more often until completion to ensure that the proper amount of work is being done.

I am constantly going over numbers with these properties to ensure a deal for my investors.  

You just need to measure the width of the opening to ensure you are getting the same sized appliance.  

Worse, if the owners situation changes, the tenants situation changes (i.e. they know they will not buy it now so they are just upset and treat the property as many tenants would) or the market situation changes in 3 years there is nothing that could be done since the owner has contracted to sell this house to the other party thus ensuring that the house can't be sold.

Basically, for every building that has 3+ families the state inspects the building for compliance with various laws every 5 years (like to ensure you have fire escapes, smoke detectors, the building is structurally sound, etc.).

(I believe conventional Lenders don't usually let you start a mortgage unless you're borrowing at least $50k).If you're intending to use a hard money Lender anyway, just make sure they give you proper "proof of funds" ie. make sure they've pre-approved you for a "no financial contingency" loan.And try to ensure your Offer/s are so low that you'll still be ahead even if every nightmare crops up!

You would need a properly sized and adjusted closer to ensure the door latches shut after each use, however.

Having that paycheck for a few years will be very helpful in obtaining loans and will allow you to grow your real estate business at a predictable pace, while ensuring that you (and your family) can eat while doing so.

This is a simple concept that ensures that a particular house that is for sales find appeal with more and more buyers.

If he/she can't ensure that will happen, find another agent.