So, I make the repairs when they move out, and deduct for anything that is obviously the exiting tenant's issue (trash and belongings left in the apartment mostly).Another issue has been cleanliness- I am finding lots of landlords that don't ensure a unit is clean prior to new tenants moving in.  

Creating a high quality lead list is very important to ensure a successful campaign.  

In the future if wanna use a big box bank to close a deal, I recommend throwing it to multiple banks therefore ensuring a greater chance of closing.

Within the next 2-3 months I will be ready to purchase my first property, but right now I need some help.I am in need of a professional CPA for tax planning and business consulting and a RE Attorney to ensure I stay inside the legal boundaries and help form and process legal documents concerning both rentals and house flips.I live in the Central Pennsylvania area (Harrisburg, Carlisle, York, Hanover, etc.) and I am looking for a CPA and RE Attorney in this area.

Is it possible this is a practice from the bank to ensure the house is vacant?

Is their some sort of like paperwork I could bring to ensure they don't steal my plan?

Be prepared for the worst, by ensuring the seller is able to receive the title back and save the asset.I definitely will take a more cautious approach in entering this strategy.

Be aware of predatory practices, ensuring the buyer can qualify, that your agreement is not a financing agreement under the tax code or consumer lending laws.

They will ensure that whatever damage has been caused to your property is quickly recovered.

It does not give tax, legal or investment advice, nor assist with the structuring of any IRA owned investment vehicle.For IRA-owned single member LLCs, sometimes referred to as "checkbook control" IRAs, the more premier custodians will require that the IRA owner appoint a special advisor - a licensed CPA or attorney - who is responsible for reviewing every transaction of the LLC to ensure it's not running afoul of any self-dealing or other prohibited transactions.Before deciding on any investment type or any custodian/administrator/facilitator, it's advisable to do your due diligence as running afoul of the IRS or DOL laws will result in loss of tax advantaged status of your IRA or Solo(k), as well has taxes and penalties.