I'd be surprised if they didn't have an extensive section about doing that in their documentation.

That surprises some people who go to the seller financing  route.

Its super convenient and you know you have a truly motivated seller.If you can do it without viewing it, more power to you.My best response would be "It is not, the way.

I was extremely surprised when she told me I should approve for the Million dollars, because I guess I wasn't expecting that much, and I have to admit the % million was slightly intimidating, but I am someone who takes advantage and makes the most out of opportunities no matter how much I have to step up my goals.

Doesn't surprise me, I've uncovered some of the sloppiest builder-work over the years while gutting/rehabbing.

Simply because I do not want smokers in my units and smoking is not a protected class (recently I had a tenant who was surprised by this (because smoking is legal) and thought I could not discriminate on the basis of her being a smoker - I told her to go talk to an attorney).All of our STR units are on month to month lease. 

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

They may surprise you and offer to stay with friends/family and you won't have to pay for a hotel.

Because if you do end up buying this and an appraiser is needed for acquisition lending or for refinancing, you don't want any surprises because you used bad comparables that skewed your numbers.

You'd be surprised how much contractors put wiggle room they don't need into things.