Seam sealer can be used to help keep the gaps tight in problem locations.  

They may wish to keep their personal name private from the other investors, etc.One potential downside to investing in an LLC (and that I've seen has cause people to change their minds and switch) is that the tax filing deadline is a month earlier for LLCs versus individuals. 

Maybe give them an additional 24-48 hrs to vacate. if not vacated by this new deadline, let them know that you will begin eviction proceeding and it will go on their record making it difficult to lease in the future.

I recommend dropping your price (not your standards) and renting it for a shorter term to get through the winter months, then look for a one-year lease again in the spring.If money is tight, you may consider selling.

At first, he never responded to the suit though it had been delivered, and I continued moving the process forward, filing for summary judgement.Late in the process, long after his deadlines to respond had passed, he hired a small time tenant attorney to intervene.

Definitely a lesson learned to not pay in advance no matter what stage we are in the process/relationship that has been built.Luckily, I already met with three different contractors and all of them are wanting to finish the project within our February deadline.

Don't buy something you know will be a constant headache, especially if the numbers would be tight or not work if you did need to pivot.

Give a deadline for notification of their intent to sign a new lease or their plan to move. 

In a really tight market, you might have leeway of hundreds of dollars before a tenant will even think about moving; conversely, in a loose market, even $50-100 might have a tenant searching for other digs (cheaper or better).

Timing: Complete the study within the property’s first tax year (by the extended tax fiing deadline) if possible; otherwise, a later study can use a catch-up adjustment but will be expensive.3.