I'd also use this as a red flag opportunity to ask the seller why they are asking you to do something that is so far out of standard business practices.

I simply offered him an application (which he would not take, a real red flag as I find those with serious eviction, credit issues, or criminal history treat my app like a vampire does daylight, literally moving away from it....)...Short answer--it does not matter much to me--all up front or monthly...

When I did my property, just a small lot, I had a small excavator to dig stumps up and move the big rocks out but to actually grade the lot a bobcat was amazing.

I also have to know the different ways a gold nugget can shine or how it might first look like a rock.

Sorry to be so negative, but your own instincts seem to be putting up red flags...

You have to make sure your info (ARV, Renovation costs, holding costs,etc) is rock solid.  

wouldn't landscape rock be a better solution you can always combine them with pavers  The artificial grass is expensive and gets extremely hot .

Is it a red flag?

Are there differences in investing with different hotel brands (i.e. a Red Roof Inn versus a Hilton versus a Holiday Inn asset)?

Since it is a mixture, they are not able to drain it, so I have to get a hold of another company to give me an estimate.Thats no big deal oil and water will separate , you pump off the bottom using a clear hose as the discharge hose , once you see red you are into the good oil .