@Nichole Rich Byrne  I would definitely escalate communications with VRBO.

So, I may have to find out who this person is or simply go to closing and be prepared to deal with this occupant.On the other hand the bank is having trouble providing the legal corporation paper work required by my title company. here is the latest email from Title to Bank: “Please have the seller (the  bank) contact their attorney to provide the needed paperwork.

One San Leandro landlord is owed $132,000 in back rent and in Oakland you can't discriminate against rental applicants with a criminal back ground (except sex offenders) and several stories of non-paying tenants which took thousands in legal fees to evict in Oakland. 

Now I see people accept the $1000 and turn around and "rent the garage" for $200 per month or "rent the appliances" which is legal so long as the garage are appliances are not included amenities on the HAP contract. 

I would encourage you to go the legal route instead of trusting the tenants word on their move out date if you are skeptical. 

For extra formality, put it on a nice document with your letterhead.Re: Non-Binding Letter of Intent to Purchase Real Property Located at [Property Address]Dear [Recipient's Name]:This non-binding Letter of Intent ("LOI") is submitted by [Your Name] (the "Buyer") to [Recipient's Name] (the "Seller") with the intention of setting forth certain preliminary terms and conditions for the proposed acquisition of the real property located at [Property Address], inclusive of all improvements, appurtenances, and fixtures thereon (the "Property").Purchase PriceThe Buyer hereby proposes to purchase the Property for a total consideration of $[Amount] (the "Purchase Price"), which shall be subject to adjustment based on the results of the due diligence investigations and final negotiations.Earnest Money DepositContingent upon the execution of a definitive Purchase and Sale Agreement (the "PSA"), the Buyer shall deposit earnest money in the amount of $[Amount] (the "Earnest Money") into an escrow account designated by the mutual agreement of the parties.

Understanding the local market, construction costs and legal regulations will be crucial to your success.

Except that he explained that she didn't respond which is by definition not communicative.After more than 20 years of landlording I have learned a few things.

Yea definitely gotta make sure that with the roof responsibility, that the ROI will still be good or at least decent...also by the way, they are only asking for cash , no loans...

You're definitely on the right track and look forward to all the deals you'll be getting done.