You can filter for expired listings by all sorts dates, get the owner's address, phone numbers, email addresses and you can even download all sorts of trust deed, grant deeds, or whatever you call them.

Don't get me wrong: Your agent should explain the terms and conditions and ensure you are comfortable with what you are signing, and they absolutely should make sure all parties understand the timelines, key dates, and deadlines. 

For instance, you may ask your Properties Manager to brief you about the up-to-date cost of rehabbing a 2 Beds, 1 Bathroom average-sized unit in the market.

Closing Date - some sellers want to close sooner and some later.

We changed the locks, police left, texted the tenants saying if you want any more of this stuff, arrange a single time with me before x date (1 month store of belongings required) to pick it up.

I currently have about 100k in equity to date from when I purchased.

We give my landlord pre-dated checks for a year in advance to make sure rent is always pay on time.  

Just explain to them you have to go in and bring the property up to date.

. :)When did you buy it, exact date?

When I replace any filter, I write the date on it, and that helps me track how long they last on average. my .002 cents