If she refuses, your only option is a legal eviction.DO NOT make a bad move by changing locks, etc.

They are typically sealed and locked by the electric company.

You only have one chance to make a first impression.We try not to, but if there is enough interest and having a tenant locked in would be beneficial rather than another stress, go for it.

However, loan parties are effectively “locked in” at whatever appropriate AFR is in effect at the time the loan is made.

One friend suggested I get a Due Diligence Fee rather than earnest money to get him more locked-in to the deal.My question is, should I hire a real estate attorney (or other professional) to represent me in the closing?

They leak, they warp, and you can push them open with one hand despite being locked.

You CAN do a cash out refinance and lock in the rate, but the rate will be significantly worse than on the Purchase.

His target market though is rural  lock and leave cabins.. if you have ever owned property back in the woods or a cabin that is kind of isolated many times they get broken into.. this form of housing is literally bullet proof lock and leave.I was just at a RE conference this week in san Deigo and one of the guys in Storage business was talking about using these for storage factilitys.. you can stack them 5 high then build a facade around them.. one company has got that working..

@Derek Meehan I just want to thank you again for stopping by and hanging out during one of our busiest open houses, and even changing the locks!

My hope is to put bolt locks on all the doors and rent them all out on individual leases.