How Would You Handle Your New Property Managers

[T Davis]

Hello All! My husband and I are starting a new job as on-site property managers. We are compensated via the cost of rent but our unit is not ready to move in. Our company wants us to start getting to know the residents weeks before the unit is ready but has not made mention of compensation to do so. 

What should we expect in a scenario like this where compensation is concerned?  We are scrambling to find somewhere to stay for 2-3 weeks as a result and pay unexpected out of pocket costs to do so. From both sides, how would you approach this situation?