Than you set out, per the strategy, to get a "deal" under contract. 

That’s just smart, strategic thinking.

When I was buying 1/2 price homes not ONE person I talked to said it was smart.

You'll have to get a contract prepared by an attorney.

Here is a solid summary from an internet search that will give you all you need to move forward:"A notice to terminate a property management agreement is a written communication to the property management company that informs them of the intention to end the contract.

That really isn't good enough in our opinion.Another option for you is if your property is in a realtively safe area, to install a wi-fi connected smart lock.

That is a very smart way to start your journey.

This implies that rather than buy the cash flow, you are likely to do better putting that money in S&P or you can d far better using it to make a smart RE investment.- current f/f is around 6%.  

When under contract at 300k with the expectation that codes would be the determining factor on what can be done on with the property, as it relates to new construction.

Quote from @Tod DuBois: Another Furnished Finder POT cancelled on me after I went out of my way and paid to review them on Key Check and signed up for Key Check contracts, made two contracts, allowed a pet and still, two days before the check-in, they did not sign.