Tips on how to transition with inherited tenants

[Sharon Carter]

My husband and I are closing on a duplex in Everett, WA later this month and are inheriting tenants. With COVID, how is everyone introducing themselves to tenants? Set a meeting in person or just a letter or email? I have a written letter that will provide them with our contact info & our how they should pay rent but I would like to meet them.

We currently we own a triplex and a SFR rental, and self-manage them both. We placed our own tenants, they all know us personally and we have great relationships with them. This is our first-time inheriting tenants and have the impression that one of the tenants might be more challenging. We weren't able to tour their side of duplex prior to writing offer and I think they have a special-needs child so want to be respectful. Also, we have very strict COVID restrictions in WA state.

Any tips would be appreciated!