I don't think the insurance issue will be that great of cost for this type of usage.. but smart to figure that out ahead of time. 

The tenant fills in the move in check-in sheet, but I might put some items in there that I know of ahead of time.

With that in mind, it still seems like buying a better house or one at a lower price point in a recession is the right move since lower price point means lower mortage, PITI, etc in a world where rents would not be hit as much in a recession.But, you're right I cannot predict the future, so if I think rental market is strong, that is a case for acting now rather than waiting for something unknown ahead.

That way, I am always 1 week ahead with weekly rental payments and never surprised by a last minute move out. 

But if you're running your own sun contractors I prefer to do the roofing and gutters first then the siding while the interior demo is taking place so I can use the same dumpsters to get rid of everything instead of being charged a haul away fee or getting multiple dumpsters.The scopes of work should be done during the closing process in order stay ahead of the game.

Very excited about getting my RE License with my wife, we are moving to Temecula, CA soon and I want to get a head start now so I can take the test as soon as I get out there, so we'll be doing it online.

Sorry about your loss, I have a lot of respect for your ability to keep it together and forge ahead.

., if you know that you're doing the right thing then go ahead...

So, deed-in-lieu, foreclosure, a short sale, or findinging a buyer and maybe having the borrower bring money to the table at all options.In my case that's coming to a head as we speak, deed-in-lieu or a foreclosure are the best options.

If you're only a week away from his dead-line, I would just go ahead and let him have the chance to finish it out.