Each state has a Division of Real Estate who oversees broker operations & requires broker's to adhere to incredibly strict accounting procedures, audits and care of all of this money that flows in & out of their hands that is that of the client's (you) or the tenant's.

It gets more complicated than that, but at the end of the day, complex processes can be turned into step by step procedures.

There are all sorts of procedural tactics that a tenant can use to delay the court hearing. 

If they say no, ask if they'll give the deal consideration.If you get this objection frequently, maybe your deals and/or marketing should focus more on your capital preservation procedures.

@Lucas CarlI know every locale is different, but I always found when I used an attorney there were no procedural mistakes that would bring us back to the beginning. 

There is a certain level of transparency to one's business when they post on here and interact with investors, where they frequently have to back up their policies and procedures "in writing." 

Ask the turnkey provider about the procedures they have for client communication.My Take: I agree 100% with this question.

I am pretty much using the Bigger Pockets book on managing rental properties to establish initial company policies and procedures until we learn the things we need to adjust.Thank you in advance,Alicia Bell

There are rules for what number you have to recognize for accounting and legal procedures, and what steps you have to take to get to that number.Why not just set the opening bid as the reserve bid?

If you are going to be uncontactable then you will need to document procedures so that they know what decision you would make.Good luck!