Usually here you don't take possession for 2-3 months...sometimes even 4 months.

You can specify a close by date in your purchase agreement but you never have complete control over when you will be able to take possession of a property.

I thought about Josh today as I remembered how many mistakes I made, most costly in trying to do everything myself, knowing very little about the work; however, possessing the hutzpa to at least attempt it once.

I will take possession of a home in the Northland at the end of February and need to find a qualified one stop contractor.ThanksDrew

Interesting...In my area my cost ranges from $100-$150 for filing all necessary paperwork with the courts & Sherriff service to serve the tenants and approximately 30-45 days until I get possession.

Can I go talk to the current occupant or start eviction proceedings before officially gaining possession? 

I think (but am totally unsure) that a voided tax sale can be challenged if you are in possession for 3 years.  

As you are saying she doesn't know where or when she is going, so perhaps allow seller to retain possession after closing until she can find something, as a leaseback.Your idea of helping out with the move may work, but I am not sure how you would put that in writing as part of the contract. 

The property owner still retains all rights, such as the right to possession, to collect rent, mortgage the property, homestead exemption, and any other benefit he now has.Hope this provides some clarity.Stay Blessed!

Then took possession from the non-paying borrower- total investment 11,600.  +$5000 to rent ready status- 16,500.