Like Tacoma or Puyallup? 

We are retired in Tacoma and newbies who are not sure what the next step is.

So name it Awesome Property Movers & Shakers, LLC.  

Sure there's Tacoma and Everett, but there's better opportunities out there. 

Now that I have a family and am planning to purchase a new home outside the city, I'm trying to figure out the next move - rent out my current home, or sell at a potential loss. 

I personally, would rather have a contract set in place before I show up with movers I'm paying to stand around outside while I go through a million-page contract and addenda with a manager. 

Hi I live in Tacoma too.

And they may be paying movers to stand around outside until the tenant is finished with you.My point being, that tenants will not be paying good attention and will just be wanting you to let them get to work.I preferred to get a signed contract before move-in day.

I know how you are feeling but good thing is your current tenant is move out but can't find mover so help current tenant in finding mover.Secondly, you should have in the LA that, if the new tenant can not move in X days then they should change the lease date or terminate the lease date.Thirdly based on the current tenant situation inform new tenant about your current tenant problem.Just relax and all will be fine!

I own investment properties and work in Pierce county/Tacoma so let me know if you want to chat sometime.