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This is huge.Secondly, I would check with the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act ("RESPA") and HUD's implementing regulations regarding the state this practice is still accepted. verran

What is the normal procedure?

I wanted to know what the procedure would be.

There should be a procedure in your state for things like this that involve essentially breaking the lease. 

You need to read some beginner book on Real Estate, not real estate investment, just real estate procedures and terminology.

Some can just be "self-proving" where you take it and the death certificate to a clerk of the court for approval, then follow proper procedures.

I know that I should look for an asset manager but what process or procedure should I follow?

SO i have an REO property under contract and apparently the seller's agent sent us some forms that we're required to fill out as a part of "standard bank procedure."

But you SHOULD do a "move-out procedure" - your normal move-out process - at the old unit; you do a walk-through inspection, and identify issues, so this would cover cleaning and repairs to any damages to be taken from the security deposit.