then exercise your option and buy the property so they can do a 1031 into their new property they've identified.

I have never strong armed on the commissions, I have never obscured anything, I have always exercised complete and total clarity including client options of service and pricing level associated with that level of service selected. 

They do not provide meaningful oversight or guidance with respect to tax code compliance.A checkbook IRA LLC is an enhancement on the above structure that is generally more time and cost efficient for investors with a more diverse portfolio.

The one's that look interesting, run some numbers to see if it could cash flow and reach out to the agent at the very least as a exercise to more comfortable targeting deals!

Or has anyone ever heard of the bank actually exercising the Due on Sale clause?

Generally speaking, remodeling/updating the kitchen and bathrooms enhances the value of the home the most.

Vinyl flooring will enhance the look of the house.

I went through this exercise recently and we opted to stick frame pole barn style with wood frame, roof trusses, shingle roof, vinyl siding. 

Qualified third parties to sign a report attesting to this include a health care professional, victim's advocate, LEO, and attorney.https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/90.453Would also exercise caution discriminating against non-married persons for future leases.

Check your local laws- if you end up not moving in, the tenant paying rent until you find a suitable replacement tenant sounds fair to me- always include an early lease termination fee in your lease this way these situations are clearly spelled out if the tenants wants to exercise this option.