My contract states that they can still market the property, it just locks in my price.

@Aaron Gallington- thanks ...if you dont need to complete the refinance now - I would wait for a little bit ....you might get fully approved for the new loan with a lender to make sure you are able to get the loan but  hold off on locking a rate and completing the loan until rates drop a bit more ...if you are able to obtain conv financing - go this route as  75% ltv should be available and  rates / fees  should be much better than a  DSCR program - thanks 

I have also heard concerns about removal and tampering with these devices. - Water: I'm currently including water in rent for both of my buildings, because I've luckily not had to meter my water use.

Similarly, if vacant, inspect the property to ensure utilities are off and the doors are locked.

We are looking at smart locks for our STR.

I have two flips going right now and I'm working on locking down a 3rd.

If they are also unresponsive to me, I will have to change the locks on their unit.

Appreciate it..I'd love to see some numbers on that, if possible an example would be phenomenal.As requested:You find a property, say an REO which is a great deal and lock up a contract between the bank (A) and you (B) for $150,000.

I understand at this point there will be a loss I will have to incur, but I am looking for thoughts on if I should rent (knowing I’ll have around $5k a year to loose with renting and property taxes , but giving myself time/ hope of appreciation) or if I should just sell (locking in a larger loss on the property now).

While the DSCR calculation as noted above is a bit "aggressive" and looser by not taking into account many expenses, its somewhat balanced in that these are 30-year typically fixed rate loans where the rents should increase much more over the term than expenses (and largest typical cost - debt service - is locked in).