The previous owner did not give me documentation on the current tenants.

- Should I get a real estate agent or realtor estate lawyer to help me with paperwork that because I have no clue when it comes down to contracts/documents regarding sales/purchases. 

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

If you are still not able to make it, you might have to go back and go through all your returns and property documents to figure out the cost. 

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

What documents do they require, what credit scores do they allow, how do they verify previous rental history, etc.?

If your intention is to use subject to, to enter into a business with another individual, the best advice is to have an attorney draw up both documents.

VTSTRA has a (slightly outdated) list of town ordinances: https://vtstra.org/regs but that does not even get into some of the crazy proposals being tossed around at the state level, like an additional 10% STR tax (atop the 9% M&R + 1% local options tax already in place in many communities). https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2024/WorkGroups/House%20Ways%20and%20Means/Short-term%20Rentals/W~Kirby%20Keeton~Short-term%20rentals%20draft%20language~3-13-2024.pdf

With completed & documented rehab, no seasoning is available.

While it’s frustrating that the tenant is still there and not paying, turning off utilities could complicate the situation and potentially lead to legal consequences for your "friend".In the meantime, document everything (the tenant’s non-payment, the lease terms regarding utilities, and their attempts to resolve the issue) to present in court, which may help recover the outstanding balance later.