First Tenant transition

[Carrie Westover]

Hello seasoned landlords:

I am heading into my first tenant transition on my first rental property. The current tenant is in the process of buying a home and expects to close the end of february. Our contract is on a month to month extended from a 1 year lease. He has requested a pro-rated rent for half of March so he has time to move, get carpets cleaned and wash walls, etc. 

i don't have a new tenant yet. i am starting that process now. but i am concerned that i wont get someone in the middle of the month.

What is your experience show? 

Thank you