If you can't, because the seller won't allow it, then pay your own title company to run title in advance before you plunk down your deposit. 

Some are free but you will usually get only landlines.Some  have a monthly subscription, prices range from 5$ - 20$ for phone numbers.Some of the sites allow unlimited searches and some are limited to a number of searches.If you have a big list you might prefer data append services where you would upload a list and get all the phone numbers added to your list at once.If you would like more info feel free to PM me.

The Estoppel will allow the exiting tenants to declare their personal property, current rent and the deposit on hold with the sell.

Hi Susan Many and welcome to the BP community. allow me to quote a sentence from your post.

And you generate the significant tax deductions and cash flow that allow you to ratchet your investing almost as quickly as the work intensive flip model.  

As an experienced fix and flipper, you will start to receive more flips than you can handle; which will allow you to start wholesaling the extra properties.When you are out looking for deals make sure they are deals!

However I think you have a great opportunity for planning. 6 months will allow you to be much more strategic, and prepared once you do buy. 

Secondary units have some unique advantages in Berkeley and Oakland due to recent changes to regulations.Aaaaaaaaaand Fannie Mae is allowing rental income from in-law units to be used as qualifying income as of very recently.

Hi @Matthieu Benoot,If your lease allows fix the screen and add it to the rent for that month.

Always remember to do the math analysis and try to look at the subject property or at least have a clause in the sales contract that will allow you to inspect the subject property and possibly back out of the deal without a penalty that will hurt you.Do not try to do everything yourself.