With rate changes happening, not sure how much longer that will be an advantage. 

An LLC is not free.

So is the rider something I request before making an offer?

Quote from @Lionel Quiambao:  ... and maybe throw in the option for the tenant for more speed at an increased rent to cover the additional payment. 

.: Just getting ready to post my 3 bed/2 ba home as an STR in San Diego.

The office space added represents a saving of $2500 a month I was going to pay in a lease for an offsite building for my expanding team and staff.

You don't have to sign the agreement, though some state laws require an exclusive contract.

Even though the price was shocking to me I do not have an issue with paying for this if needed.

I'm an active-duty military (retiring soon).

@Justin Boyd just saw the location on this, I'm somewhat familiar with that market, we do quite a few retail deals in CLE and the surrounding areas, I'd be happy to give you an opinion on the site if its helpful.