I am not sure how to handle this - can I give them contacts of a plumber and say a locksmith and have them reach out to them and address the urgent issue. 

I am not sure how to handle this - can I give them contacts of a plumber and say a locksmith and have them reach out to them and address the urgent issue.

If you don't want to hire a P.M then get a team in place... handyman, electrician, plumber, hvac, locksmith and whoever else you need.

This limits costs at turnover and eliminates the need for a locksmith.

Have a locksmith with you to change the locks or do it yourself so the tenant can't reclaim possession.  

I can see properties where I know all of the title issues up front, I know what the inside looks like, I don't have to sweat out an auction or hire locksmiths and eviction companies.  

And skip the handyman go to a locksmith they are definitely going to be the expert and sound like save you a massive headache.

“She said she got fed up and went to her family’s home on 160th Street—with the local TV outlet in tow—on Feb. 29 and called a locksmith to change the locks for her.”Understandable, but not a wise course of action.

PA might be one of those places where you can pay the next day...but that is likely something you can learn at the sale, if you don't plan to bid the first time you go.For Q5....most locksmiths can pick locks in 1-2mins and either make you the same key or rekey it in another 10-15mins.

You just need to hire sufficient help to retake possession, e.g. movers, locksmith, etc.Good luck.