There was no way to prevent that from happening but in this case, the trace of mail was enough proof to terminate the lease.Hope this helps.

After pricing everything out, I'm going to try to make my dollar go further by doing things like replacing window glass instead of getting new windows and refinishing the tub instead of getting a new one.

- many of these tenants are judgment proof. 

You used to have to get a contract change form to the asset manager along with proof of funds but in the last couple of years the have not been requiring that.

Luckily I didn't and I checked out the listing on auction.com again and one of the bullet points states "This property is reported to be occupied and buyer is responsible for obtaining possession." also " Do not disturb client.

All deals should receive a written offer with proof of funds.  

I was thinking bullet payment of 5K and if not paid by due date 10.5% annual paid monthly after the 2 month period?

Also - " Smile , Keep Eye Contact, (no sun glasses), keep your hands and arms open, turn a quarter or half turn so your back is to the front door as it opens, (Smile and stretch your arms out open in your car just before you knock), stay positive, always be closing for appointment, set appointment for future date, get phone # and cell #, bring paperwork to appointment, ask questions as to what is the most important issue with selling this home, craft your pitch around this answer, close deal, repeat process for next deal "Door Knocking in a nut shell ...You will strike out say 9 out 10 times, so what?! 

Clayton Morris has never said his investments are fool proof or 100%.

You'll find this is the place to be to grow and bulletproof your investing business.