If it's yes or maybe, keep it rolling.

As far as validating the rental revenue, there are a few things to consider: ideally the estoppels would be notarized; confirm the lease agreement information matches the rent roll, p&l, and bank statements (bank statement would show you how much they are actually collecting); request copies of the executed lease amendments or other written or side agreements the owner may have had with the tenant(s). 

Have you viewed the rent rolls and tenant leases?

For most tenants  they can't move somewhere else until the 1st so they do push it to the end. 

The tax liability of this year's success is pushing up the timeline on moving into rentals.  

Don't have to reinvent the wheel, just have to get better at pushing it :) 

ClasonThe Wealthy Gardner (my personal favorite) - John Soforic Reach out with any questions and I'd be happy to help you get the ball rolling on your future goals! 

If you've got 3-5% down and some reserves and you need a place to live anyway, I'd jump in soon so you can get the ball rolling. 

So now literally talking about 1 month to close it and lenders many not accepting closing by years end as pushing newer applications and loans early in process to close next year.Maybe you could try short term owner finance to close the sale out this year if it is for tax purposes and then simultaneously run the loan process and take out the seller finance note once the lender loan comes into place.No legal or tax advice given.  

If you don't mind a commute (the train will come 1 day...eye roll)...check out the route 24 corridor...Fall River, Taunton, New Bedford.