The current owner has also offered cash for key but the tenant isn't willing to move. 

The key economic point is that the tenant will use as much as they can afford to pay.  

That will make a dent in your budget so i would make sure to account for that.Totally agree, quality contracts are the key.

Like anything, building the relationship is key.

I told my hubby we needed to get back to the basics... tracking and goal setting was the key.

That's key. 

It's not bullet-proof, but it's as good as anything else.You can continue to hand-deliver documents to your accountant, but where does it end up?

We are both on the deed.I recently got divorced in December of 2018, and in the agreement it states:"Within five (5) days of the execution of this Agreement, Wife shall execute and deliver to Husband a Quit Claim Deed conveying her interest in the North Carolina Property to Husband.

I wouldn’t give them the keys until you’ve received all rent/deposits, you’ve received proof of renters insurance, and you’ve verified they put the utilities in their names.

Finding properties on good streets in areas close to restaurants, retail and shopping, where you'll attract quality tenants is key.