Best option: don't invest in areas with high crime.Security cameras, motion-detecting lights, and plenty of signs that it's protected by a security system.

That's an interesting, but unfortunate & expected sign.  

Or should we sign the contract now and set the execution date for two weeks later?

@Aj Green  Did you sign and close it?

-signed an underwhelmed BP Pro member We advanced the investment case last month.

If the llc is with the contractor and he signed that and also signed docs for closing, then there is no leverage.

They can introduce themselves face-to-face with the tenants, change the locks to control the property, get a copy of the lease from the tenant or sign a new one, etc.As for the old PM, it sounds like they owe you a copy of the lease and other paperwork (required by law), undelivered rent and security deposit, etc.I would compile your documentation and file a complaint with the Ohio real estate commission.

Where I sell real estate we have to disclose it on the MLS, and I put it in the contract or an addendum for the buyer/seller to sign.

Definitely signing up for this.  

Mind you, we fully disclosed we had a preselected tenant and expected them to take over the process before we signed on.