That easy question to answer will be a really great litmus test in your due diligence toolbox.If you are evaluating a REIT, it would be wise and prudent to do your homework and select the appropriate professional to guide you.

Your worst-case scenario (not specific to MA) would be having to sue to get them out as a holdover, but this is really reserved for worst-choice scenarios when owners choose the first renter or don't do any due diligence.

A 1031 Exchange looks like its the best plan here but you'll have to be diligent to find an exchange property that also meets your future goals and works with the timeline of your home sale.1.

Take ownership of your mistake and learn to do the proper due diligence recommended above😊

I think you're not adding in closing costs to the PP, due diligence/reports/legal?

At least until you have done your due diligence to understand the steps of being a landlord.Of course they want the address...They always want to see the property before being "prequalified"...There is salesmanship involved with finding a good tenant.

Make sure to conduct thorough due diligence on the areas you're interested in, including neighborhood dynamics and the condition of the properties you're considering.

The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is refundable during the Due Diligence (inspection) period, and goes hard at the expiration of the DD period.

These folks had a lot of red flags before entering, I am not sure if diligence was done or missed.

I'm talking to the seller's broker, but I would like to find my own people to assist with the due diligence period, such as an SBA loan broker, an accountant with experience doing QoE for this kind of transaction, and a lawyer.