If I find out where they live next, I'll send them my contractor's bill and a small claims court paperwork.

For the value add we're going to fix up the roads, add a nice sign and fence, replace mailboxes, add lights and fix some plumbing leaks.

They will be more focused on finding a buyer for a deal vs what date the DD ends and EMD is owed to the seller and most likely not be cancelling the contract or extending the DD to protect the lenders EMD funds. 

If you’re someone who wants a hands-off investment without the headaches of managing tenants, contractors, and repairs, turnkey investing can be a solid choice.

and have solid contractors lined up.

Nathan hired some random contractor who didn’t know what he was doing.

I have been a Building Contractor for over 30yrs.

In this manual (which I assume could be modified to provide to tenants) I include all the financing information (which you would not include for tenants) bank accounts, mortgage accounts, payment information, and mortgage payoff), a list of the contractors, what each contractor does, a list of upcoming planned or necessary repairs, and a copy of all leases associated with the property.

When I was tracking my hours, I used WhatsApp to communicate with my property manager, contractors, and guests—it timestamped every conversation and became my built-in log for documentation.

These can be great for making initial connections and learning about specific markets.Since you're thinking long-term, consider spending some time in your target markets to build relationships with agents, property managers, and contractors.