what to say to get occupied tenant out of your foreclosure prop?

[Helen Zhang]

I honestly have a hard time preparing the right speech to make the occupied tenants feel good about moving out. It is a soft skill I simply do not have, so I am here to learn from you guys. 

I am happy to offer cash, but I do not want them to think that my offer is negotiable. I would like to learn from the pros who have done this a dozen times a year and say these things like a speech that they have prepared before knocking on the doors. 

[Nathan Gesner]

Quote from @Helen Zhang:

Why pay someone to get out of property they have no right to occupy? I have no patience with people that violate the law and take things that don't belong to them. I would hire an attorney to start the eviction process. Most tenants/squatters will disappear as soon as they see you are serious.

If you want to do it yourself, the letter should be short and professional. Example:

"Dear XXX,

I am the new owner of the property at 123 Straight Street. You are not legally occupying this property. I intend to take possession and renovate immediately.

I am offering you two options:

1. Vacate the property no later than January 31, 2023. Call me when you are out and I will meet you at the property to collect the keys. Once I walk through and verify the property is vacant, I will hand you a payment of $2,000.

2. If you refuse to vacate, I will hire an attorney to evict you forcibly and I will seek a judgment for rent, utilities, cleaning, repairs, attorney fees, court costs, and anything else owed.

If you accept my offer, please sign below. If you refuse, or refuse to respond, I will initiate the eviction process immediately."