We have the cash for the property purchase right now so I thought it would be easier to get a loan for rehab once we took possession of the property since the value of the property at the end of the rehab will be close to 3x of what we will buy the property for. 

I believe most who sign up for these programs are too naive to know what's happening but if you are someone who does and still believe this is the best path forward I question whether you possess the moral compass or responsibility to care for someone else's hard earned money. 

Be sure they receive the Notice of Non-Renewal in October, and the property (unit) should be back in your possession at the end of November. 

Anything that actually comes into our possession goes into our tithe calculation.In addition to tithing, we try to give to charitable causes when we can, but we don't do it as often as I would like.

With that being said, has anyone issued a 30 day eviction notice to their tenant once they take possession of their newly purchased property? 

A successful partnership requires the following skillsets among its partners - Time, Money and experience.Which skills do you possess and which skills does your friend possess?

@Ricardo Polanco I would not grant buyer early possession without a large nonrefundable deposit.

I now invest more in tax deeds (where you own and take possession of the property immediately).

He is now claiming new tenants took possession of the house a month after they actually did, and therefore he will sue me for the month of lost rent. 

With your current knowledge base you are not in the position to determine the "shortcomings" of any law firm or come to the conclusion they possess a " lack genuine expertise".