I agree that it is a lot of money up front, but if the norm for the area is first and last month's rent, remember that the tenants who are moving in won't have paid last month's rent to their current landlord (if they are from the same area). 

About to close on my first investment property in the coming week, 4-unit in outside of Madison, WI.

I think that most of the deals that pencil this way are going to be fought over by the local investors. 

You can't hold them accountable to the terms if they aren't on the lease.I would remove all of them from the rental and start fresh.

An option is to add someone else to the loan.

I am a property owner myself and now the proud founder of RentWiseLA, a company dedicated to helping property owners navigate the complexities of the Section 8 program, especially when it comes to lease-ups and rent increases.Having spent years in the trenches, helping owners fill their vacant units with Section 8 families, I’ve always taken pride in educating property owners about the ins and outs of Section 8.

If the landlord had evidence that the property manager hadn't checked on the home for two months, then maybe they would have a case.

The property has been in the same family for 30+ years and has been well maintained. 

Is it as simple as the guest or someone has altered the total nights stay?

I’m curious if truss delivery is still taking a long time.I imagine the recent storms have set you back on your timeline, and wish you clear skies going forward.