Tell the buyer you have no financial means to close and the contract will end on the expiration date. 

@Jessica Heller- contact  several  lenders on the  same  day - provide them  with the  same criteria -  get  some  quotes and ask the  questions you have  ...compare the date and the feedback received and then make a  decison on  starting the pre approval process 

Most who use this strategy are ultimately lying on their loan apps.

The rent checks are mailed a few days in advance of the due date.

You don't need to set up any other communication system (like google voice or another email address) to avoid sharing your personal contact information, you can do all of that within the app.

.- Pay date is the YY/MM/DD.- ETS is when their current enlistment ends.- Military members are usually paid twice a month, on the 1st and 15th.

An estoppel certificate is a form you have the tenant sign that confirms their lease start date, the amount of their security deposit, and other things.

I would make sure they are both up-to-date on repairs and mechanicals before investing in a third asset that could have repairs come due all at the same time as your others.

I realize now that I should have 1) signed a contract with the company with expected dates and payments as things got done and 2) figured out beforehand if this company is even competent.

Currently I use an app called "meet up" and for some time, a lot of their events in my area are all done online.