Hopefully your lawyer also mentioned insurance- title and hazard.A quitclaim deed transfer can hurt your title chain and title insurance. 

To add on to what everyone else mentioned, do an end of the lease inspection before they start moving out.

The only thing I'd mention is cash flow with a paid off property is a lot higher than with a mortgage, so it is 6 of one, half dozen of another. 

Not to mention, you're adding an appreciating asset to your portfolio. 

@Kyia Raiford, I concur with the advice mentioned above.

i have looked into the Landlord locks as mentioned but have not used them. i have one student rental where i use an electronic lock ( that i can control from anywhere, change codes etc.), but the bedrooms are regular keys, as @Jonathan C. mentioned for the front door, the unit is set up to send me an email when the batteries are low. i also have another student rental ( 8 rooms, 2 entry, 2 units + utility room) one master key and each bedroom has its own key that will get students in the entry, there unit, and there own bedroom. had a locksmith do that one. cost me a few hundred dollars with keying and supplying the locks ( 13 total ). i like both setups but may look into the landlord locks again for my 3rd student rental i just purchased.

Just make sure you mention it in your listing description so expectations are met if they do need to access it!

Most advisors consider the two (2) year holding period mentioned above to be very safe, but remember it is your intent that matters. 

Did I mention they also factor ongoing rent increases of 6% for the next 5 years and 7% appreciation for the next 5 years.

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