I've got one program that my fast flippers like for its 'no seasoning' requirement, and then a few 90-day seasoning programs that work really well also.Occupancy: some programs can refinance vacant properties, while others will simply need it to be leased prior to closing.

You can always raise it again in 12 months on their next lease. 

From beginning to finish, this project took us 16 months and were 100% leased within 30 days.

., P&L), tracking expenses and income, rental listings, lease signing, etc. 

Quote from @Nick Grassi:Not sure about Florida, but my experience with solar.. 5 years or more ago, buyers would take over leased panels and not have any issues with getting a solar lease from the owner prior to them.

Recently acquired duplex and used Avail for everything- advertising, screening, lease signings, deposit collections, etc.

The heavy cleaning and repair costs after longer stays are definitely pain points but I've seen my clients make it work by screening the tenants more carefully for MTRs, doing bi-monthly checks to catch issues early, and writing clear lease terms about maintaining the property.

It is different than a lease because some of the information may have been agreed to verbally or changed throughout the lease without being put in writing. 

@Jim Bouchard agreed with everyone just normal wear and tear, it happens. we just leased a brand new construction home and they've had like 4 things we've had to send someone out for (luckily all under warranty), but sometimes that stuff just happens.

You always hire professional cleaners if it's an old person's home and construction cleaners if it's a disaster area.