If so and the monthly payment isn't too bad then you're still moving the needle forward if your main goal is wealth generation and not just cash flow. 

The fact they ask you to do this is not only a red flag for obvious reasons, but also because, they should know better how risky this is for you and if they had true good intentions they would have understood that and not offer you that option.What you can do is tell them..

A solid buyer-agent agreement will outline what they charge and their intent to negotiate as much of their fee as possible from the seller.

Note this guest was not intentionally destructive.  

I’ve received multiple quotes from insurance companies (mainly I would obtain the quotes myself).

We also have a bank account at a smaller Chicago community bank, but there technology isn't as good to be honest.I think @Jonathan Greene's main point is don't step over dollars to pick up pennies. 

That's the reason why we sign leases in person, so we can go over the main issues in person and make sure they are understood. 

The main challenge was that there was considerable deferred maintenance.

Problem with Zillow and FB is they have this annoying "1-click reply" where people can just click on your ad without reading it and you get an automated message "Joe is interested in your apartment at 123 Main St."

It's been a very, very bumpy road to be under contract - and past the due dilligence period - on a new build we are purchasing with the intent to use it as a STR (and some personal use).