We get just as frustrated because the system is a bit "broken":(I believe the team is in communication with you about your options - just be sure to also let us know your choice to secure the property to deter squatters as cost-effectively as possible.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/93/topics/1224328-new-l...here is a thread I just did on Oregons new law that takes effect July 1 2025.

@Gail Travers thank you for taking the time to respond and for the book suggestion. 

I was seeing information online that suggested both routes...Thanks in advance for the help!

However, saying that there are many companies that do both that are amazing and don't do things like this, so I'm not suggesting that doing both is inherently negative. 

I’m taking notes from this post and want to make sure my lease covers all these suggestions. 

The PMS around here are pretty terrible, I've worked with a lot of the larger ones in Cleveland and I think they just take on more properties than they can effectively handle and don't hire enough additional employees to make it work. 

Quote from @Dave Allen: Quote from @Zeke Liston: Quote from @Dave Allen: I'm in a bit of a situationMy wife and her parents are selling a duplex they own together.My wife is trusting me to re invest into cash positive investments.We could stand to take as much as a quarter million, and tax free since we lived in the property 2 of the last 5 years.What are some suggestions for markets that would provide cashflow?

suggest you find a different attorney firm to work with...they'll take a cut, but worth it.

If it is only one flip for now, I suggest you find a CPA just to advise you on State filing requirements, ensure you are claiming all write-offs and issuing 1099s, etc.