It’s usually 30-45 days total from letter going out to the sheriff locking them out (after which you have to allow them “reasonable access” to the property during “business hours” - again y’all to a lawyer.

Get an electronic lock. 

I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m gonna go with lockstate remotelock. For compatibility and reliability. Do we just go with the lowest tier? Is there a difference in getting the higher priced ones? What camera did ...

Maybe you can sell it to an investor after you lock it up and make$10k or whatever.  

I do have money saved up and I'd be able to lock in a 2-3% escrow fee and try to find a buyer.Does anyone have any kind of light to shed on this niche?

You can lock in a mortgage for 30 years at 5% and 75%-80% LTV.

I like the idea because it reduces my overhead expenses (no vacancy, no PM), provides cash flow to my partner, and allows me to refinance having a year long lease locked up.Has anyone ever done this? 

Soaps need to be locked up in most states. 

@Ryan Adams  - You really shouldn't lock someone into contract with you if you don't have the ability to fulfill the contract. 

But it comes with getting the deal moving forward and I'm not locked into using the owner finance.