For one you can't limit usage.

The close date comes and passes without notice despite me reaching out. 

.- Many of these HCOL areas also have strict limitations on AirBnB or short-term rentals... that do not apply to owner-occupants - thus allowing for extreme cashflow potential for house-hackers.

I would try to buy properties starting at a specific date so not large ticket items come up.

—----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Subcontractor Agreement TemplateThis Subcontractor Agreement (“Agreement”) is made and entered into on [Date], by and between:Contractor: [Full Name/Company Name] [Address] [Phone Number] [Email Address]Subcontractor: [Full Name/Company Name] [Address] [Phone Number] [Email Address]Project Details: Project Name: [Project Name] Project Address: [Project Address] Project ID or PO Number: [Internal Identifier, if applicable]1.

Lots of cities have restrictions..Arlington limits to a fairly small area of town, Ft.

Demand termination of the contract and transfer all documents, funds, keys, and anything else they have to you or the new PM no later than [DATE].

If OP has not already tried calling every we buy houses ad in the area, they should also do that. 3 days is very limiting though - no time to waste. 

This highlights why it is also important to manage lease-end dates. 

If they were part time and weren't up to date on training, most probably go away.