As long as I can verify that they've received their full security deposit from their last landlord then I know for the most part that they are clean and keep the property to high standards. 

Thank you Hi Peter-Yes, normally thew contractor would have to be licensed and a registered contractor in the immediate area of your renovation, the bank has a contractor vetting document that needs to be completed, that they will verify.

I'm guessing you haven't got an actual approval yet for your financing,mad the lender would have calculated the closing costs as per your contract, and verified you have those funds?  

Needs rehabbing and I'm looking to buy, hold, and rent.I have a ball park on rehab and am verifying with a contractor to walk the property.Am I on the right track for including the rehab into the purchase price to ultimately get my cash flow number, or, should I not include it into the purchase price and separately calculate when I would make my money back on the rehab cost given the cash flow from the purchase and other expenses?

If someone comes to me, I'll send them your way.If you need help in your search or want to verify something don't hesitate to ask.For example: I have clients worldwide and things are just as easy as I e-mail them, talking on the phone.

Per the comments above though you should verify that a single member LLC will actually provide the protection you desire.http://sos.oregon.gov/business/Pages/register.aspx

Verify everything with your R/E lawyer, but usually, you can refuse to renew for any reason, except a bad reason.  

I have concluded my dealings with him and am grateful for the experience so that I can now how to verify the legality and honesty of future person I deal with.In short, kindly disregard any notices from @Frank Howard.

With that being said, always trust but verify on anything.People talk about good deals / bad deals...

The owner claims that the other side is in better condition, something I'll verify later once he knows I'm a serious buyer.