When I have inherited tenants, I have been most successful when I have provided longer non-renewal notices, like 60-90 days, and offered to assist with moving costs.

It might just make more sense to buy another property and move on.

I am a fairly new investor and recently moved to Scranton, PA.

Ask your PM how to come up with some strategic incentives...possibly listing high and reducing every 7-10 days until it's rented, offer a move in special, a gift card, future rent credit, etc. 4.

That said, most of our DSCR options have had rates drop over the past few days, so right now is probably a good time to move forward (at an 80% or 75% LTV) as it is very possible to get you rates in the 8s and even low 7s right now at those LTVs, if your credit and DSCR ratio are good.

I am ready to move forward with a cashout.

I'm sure the property was built before 1978, meaning in must have lead testing done before any tenant moves in and at every turnover.

Me and my partner moved from Utah to Maryland for school recently and we have a townhouse that we are looking to rent. we are currently remodeling and changing a few things before renting. what are the first steps to change my primary to a rental I lived there for about two years.

Is there a reliable source to get this information from other than agents? 

If they are, I would pay them off first.I would invest in a different market(likely bigger market) where you can find reliable contractors or find a PM that will be able to manage the properties.