In an effort to focus my energy on the right tasks, I am hiring a VA to take on the more medial tasks that have been eating at my time.

Quartz gives you so many options to customize an exact color and look.

Customer service is the name of the game.

And I should add that even with Wells Fargo, I had visited several branches before finding one with a customer service representative that knew what I was seeking; you might have to do that as well. 

Yes, it's a little extra paperwork I have to do, but it helps my customer and they stay longer.It's not like you are needing to bend your screening requirements because they have sect 8.  

Check with your listing agent of course as to the laws and customs of your market.

At 16, you have tons of energy and lots of time without all the responsibilities so driving for dollars should be something you can do.  

I did have this happen to one of my customers (he was the owner & his tenant shot & killed himself in his unit). 

I have worked for about 25 years in retail sales/customer service and hospitality.

Frequently, places will get stuff on custom order that either the buyer returns or never picks up- and you can snag it for a song.Way cheaper to stockpile essentials on the low and then put them to use as needed.