That part is working ok.

That last part is important and I realize not everyone has the flexibility to do that, but since we do it seems like an edge.

If she fails or refuses, start the eviction process.If rent is paid up and your legal tenant has some belongings in the rental, then I would probably be kind and give all parties until the end of the month to vacate, but I would not negotiate more than that.

We're the ones out there trying to find solutions for both parties, so it's important to always keep that in mind when negotiating.

Now my partner and I are back to square one regarding skip tracing and looking into 3rd party skip tracing services.

I think it will depend on your area as most of these third-party companies pull the data directly from the county and may or may not filter that data well to pull out vacant land.

I know that I could save some money by continuing to manage the property on my own, however, I have concerns about being out of state and not having eyes on the state of the home (leaks, damages, etc.) and of course, parties.

Right now I am leaning toward not replacing it since it is not broken & I have two non-bias parties saying it is fine.   

Even if you don't have a property to manage, you can start the conversation with them, explain what you're looking to do in their area, and they will be able to advise you on neighborhood insights, inspectors, and, once you have a property for them, have them go out for photos and videos.Regarding photos and videos, another option I've used is a 3rd party platform such as TaskRabbit.

While interest rates may be higher, these lenders can provide quick financing for real estate investments.Remember to consult with legal and financial professionals to ensure that any alternative financing strategies comply with local regulations and protect all parties involved.