I thought oh let me look at that insurance.. so I read the fine print.. 

All parties have to be identified but we always prepare notices to be handed out at closing to avoid any possibility of a listing broker from using that info to their advantage.Most standard MLS contracts will have pre printed addendums or check the boxes to give parties the option to do 1031s without requiring a separate addendum that reveals your hand. 

I might as well have printed it out and used a crayon but it does the job for non-locals.Green = OK to apply for STR with the City of OrlandoGrey = Within the city but not approved for STR.Everything else = Few if any limits.

The program is robust and has everything you would need as far as printing checks, reports, P&L, balance sheets, etc.

As you show the property to people, you can hand out applications with these basic standards printed or you can tell them what your minimum standards are.

Or the "Feel the Burn" stickers you see proudly displayed on many Portland bumpers, you resent people who buy rentals instead of Red Bulls.

I've found that for tile, the big box retailers Lowes and HD have a smaller selection from what's on display but are much cheaper than the specialty stores for a similar quality of flooring. 

Like they say,"pay attention to the fine print".

I have seen some turned into jewelry stores, camera display store, restaurant speakeasy type thing, Fed Ex shipping type place, etc. 

Some Auction.com properties even sell without an inspection contingency.Highly recommend you read the fine print, and contact Auction (or the listing broker they're working through, if you can find it) to double check the details on your specific property.In general, though, yes - you usually get your earnest money back if the deal falls through.