If there was a big bill, they will want a lease or closing papers to verify that you just leased or bought the property.My point is that some things MAY be the same from the podcast, but some things are state, city or even area specific.

Are they on a month-to-month lease or do they have an existing lease?

My lease says tenant is responsible for any guests or persons living there .

it ensures the relationship is strictly business and it is easier to stick to the lease and not let the sob story make you bend the rules.

Most people buying investment properties frequently establish long term relationships with a lender to save them from having to resubmit the exact same paperwork over and over again, and to keep things smooth, etc.If you're trying to close while physically overseas, I'd also start looking into settlement service providers, sometimes called a "title company" and sometimes called a "settlement lawyer" depending on the state the real estate is in.

A little food for thought with that idea and a way to reduce risk on maintenance is offer your properties as lease options or owner finance.

Review their lease agreement and addendums.

The Tenant Buyer is on a 3 year Lease Option unless he wants some other period of time.

He is halfway through his lease.

If you can and you can lock in a lengthy lease, and the numbers are great, I would.