- If they are not making their payment, start eviction process with an experienced landlord-tenant attorney.

@Sean GammonsIf you’re aiming to buy two properties in a year, start with an owner-occupied duplex using an FHA loan, leveraging rental income to qualify.

Follow the lease and the laws in your state and start the eviction process.

Paulette, it is good to call out these bad contractors and unfortunately you are caught in a bad situation on what to do, start by a small threat that you will contact the BBB and report a claim if he does not show some progress, or if you know an attorney, maybe a simple letter from one may get him worried and he may start showing up.

It's no guarantee but it's a good place to start.

The foreclosure would be finished well before I could even begin to start rehab, obtain permits, get a certificate of occupancy and find a tenant.

Which i've started to message some with out any luck so far.  

They do know and want something in place you will have to go back to them to fix, or they're doing their best to go with the client's unrealistic wishes and don't have the guts to tell them that won't work.After dealing with plenty of these, I will tell you what I see works best. 

Timing will make a big difference leasing this SFH in Seattle— if possible, aim for your vacancy to hit the market ~May 15th to June 15th, maximizing time on market for a June / July lease start date— this will give you the largest tenant pool, lowest vacancy time & highest rent.

What if the person staying at your place signed a contract but their 1st payment check bounced.