Structuring your lease in this way would benefit you by 1) locking in a longer term contract to avoid turnover costs and vacancy loss; 2) it moves your lease end date out of the winter season and into spring/summer of 2026 so it can be more easily marketed and re-rented to match the seasonal demand cycle; and 3) it avoids any upset/angry tenants who may have been incorrectly assuming their rent was going to stay in the $1,200 range after their first 6-month lease term.Would love to hear any updates you have on how this one shakes out for you though!

Document all of what you do if you are going to get it done for them, and/or if you cut them a check then make sure it is in writing that it was all done and they cannot come back to you at a later date asking for more money/mitigation.  

For instance, how did the due diligence "come back as clean" and the "leases were solid" if the rent was not paid up to date and paid REGULARLY?  

I recommend you pay him the final amount, but get a lien release, in advance, that says if you pay him this final amount, he will have been paid in full for his work and no further liens can accrue.I believe a mechanics lien once filed generally initiates a court date to substantiate the claim.

I'm happy to collaborate and help fellow investors in the area. 

Hello from my fellow Texan. 

.: The available/start date is the day the unit is ready for a tenant to occupy.

You can find sources that have contracts for any given state, but you want to also know they are well vetted and up to date with recent changes in laws.

Another option might be roth conversions and then accessing that money in 5 years from the date of conversion. 

Property radar subscription may give it to you.. or a GOOD VA could compile in the counties your interested in. then up date it weekly as new private DTS are recorded