Not sure how you get away with rent increases more than annually but if it works and tenants don't cause a ruckus then do it.

Keep in mind that there's a difference between "hard money" and "private money" (though everyone may have different terms).Hard money comes from professional lenders that you probably don't have any personal relationship with -- they lend professionally, and they are going to charge as much as they can get away with charging (as business owners, they should).Private money tends to come from family, friends and/or other acquaintances who don't lend professionally, and who are simply looking for a better investment vehicle than whatever they currently have (generally stocks and bonds).

The only real way to avoid that is to get away from the MLS.

I have a relative who just installed the Ultra version, and I am thinking of doing the same, so here is what I have found in my research so far:  Trafficmaster Allure has the grip strip (adhesive strips built in), and the video on Home Depot's website under that particular product shows that you have to use a leveler for any grout lines greater than 1/4" as the planks are flexible and the grout lines (or other defects) will become visible over time.

When do you need a license vs. when can you get away with not having one.  

Go to my YouTube channel if you want to see a video on how to do it online.

Everyday we communicate with photos, videos, text etc.

@Andy WilsonTake a look at YouTube video from Mark Kohler.  

If you have to enter and repair could you do a video in and a video out?

There are also countless podcasts, YouTube videos, etc.Learn all you can, then look to fill any blanks you have left over.Understand you need to be prepared for the long haul.