If not, I most definitely would reach out to the tenant, introduce myself and ask if they are going to be out by the 31st or the 1st, I would communicate  to the tenant as if I know they were told they are expected to leave, otherwise you may find they "do not know" they need to leave even if they actually know they need to leave....In the case they claim they are not aware they need to leave, you would need to follow the laws in the state you purchased the property, usually you can find that info on the states judicial branch or speak with a landlord tenant attorney. 

Remember, ignorance is NOT a defense in MN on real estate and housing law's, so it's VERY important to actually know them, not just what someone else says they are.  

I'm not skilled enough at Excel (yet) to create an accurate proforma for this from scratch.Does anyone know of a good resource for a proforma that would fit this?

Would be curious to know what the exact details of this lawsuit are?

With that being said I'll obviously be focusing on out of state.I know Ohio is mentioned a lot around here, specifically Columbus, and I'm an Ohio State alum, so that would be pretty cool to secure my first property in Ohio.

Also knowing which of them I can start as soon as possible.Can I reach out to you through your email for more information?  

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Hey Rex, Interested in knowing how you dealt with this situation.

And, know this: what you don't know will hurt you. 

(do not trust me to build the house, but I do know how to qualify you FOR the house.)