However, you should still have the name and contact information of the manager, CEO, or whatever the responsible party is.

Thank you SO much for the information, Allen!

For the first 2 years of my journey, I've made them all and fortunately, I've learned from them as well. 

Do you have an informational brochure I could read?

I imagine it is now a verbal lease.Once you have this information, I would contact a real estate attorney (who handles evictions) and get their opinion on the situation.

If you want some more information check out the website CFRI dot net.Best of luck

Transitioning from one field to another can be daunting, but you've come to the right place to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded people.It's awesome that you've already dived into some real estate reading; that curiosity and willingness to absorb information will definitely help you as you figure out your next steps.

We may be able to write it, but would need more information.

Bought well under what we could afford with the plan of living in it and renting it out in the future.

Do you use their rent collector as well?