Info on vacating existing tenant on a fix/flip

[Jon Cave]

Hello!

Just made my first purchase. The single family home has an existing tenant renting month to month with no contract. I need to get them out asap to work on the rehab. I know I have to give 30 days notice, but can anyone enlighten me as to how to go about this process? I haven't closed yet, I am going to do inspections and all that first, but once I close I plan to immediately inform the owner that they have 30 days to vacate. Any tips or info will be appreciated. 

[Charles Carillo]

@Jon Cave

Typically, you would send them a certified letter. In this situation, I would speak to them face to face and give them a little longer than 30 days to find a new place, maybe 60 days. I would also tell them if they could move sooner, you will give them $xxx for their moving expenses. Maybe you could also assist in finding them a new place to move to.

When I purchased my first rental property, I assisted the tenants with moving and finding a new place. Most of them found their own place but one person used the place that I found with the seller. 

You could just follow the law and send them the minimum required notice but I think people are more likely to work with you if you are flexible with them. You can still start doing exterior renovations with them living there.