Now if you really want something creative you could hire them and reduce their rent as payment, only if they are jobless and willing to work for you.

You don't have to hire a licensed deleader every time, the state usually gives landlords 30 days to fix any issues discovered during the PCLI themselves.

(Mom didn't hire the right person).Anyway.  

(Mom didn't hire the right person).Anyway.  

I would HIGHLY recommend hiring a good property manger immediately!  

Chris,There's nothing like experience when hiring a contractor.  

West coast we are still able to get em done in 30 days start to finish but boy I have a hard time having that happen in other states.. especially attorney driven closing states were the buyer and seller each hire their own attorney.. boy who ever though that one up.. the amount of back and forth between the attornies and mistakes and delays just cracks me up. compared to our title company clsoings everyone using one escrow officer to handle the transaction.

I'm planning to hire a PM company, but I'm looking to have very tight control around who they bring in as tenants.

You can avoid probate with a "living" trust and still get stepped up basis, but remember attorneys don't know taxes so hire a good tax professional.  

Break the task apart and hire the inspection.