this is that time of year when they may not have their 2013 tax return filed yet, the loan officer could be going off a W-2, and when they see the tax return prior to closing, things could change.

Prior to title insurance these were evidence to title as to the last granting, but they were done away with long ago.

The Tenant/Buyer shall notify the Landlord/Seller in writing of the exercise of this option at least ten (10) days prior to the expiration of the initial term of this Lease/Option or the expiration of any extension thereof, by mail to the last provided address of Landlord/Seller.5)COVENANTS OF TENANT/BUYER: Commencing with and during the term of this agreement, and including any extension, the Tenant/Buyer hereby covenants and agrees as follows:(A)That the Tenant/Buyer will pay all utility charges and bills, including, but not limited to, water, sewer, gas, oil, and electric, which may be assessed or charged against the property.

I hope you don't mind me using that post as an instruction manual!

Well, I am following Brandon's instructions and introducing myself.

At move in, I issue a "key receipt" form; they are given a copy of that prior to move out and are told that move out isn't done until keys are returned by handing them to somebody (me or a rep for me) and the move out section of the key receipt is signed.Just showing that you have to get things in place WELL before you will be needing them.

I try to keep the property occupied now even if the tenant has prior evictions and I discount the rent (650/mo for a property that should rent for 900/mo or more). 

For instance if you purchase the LLC you can be sued the next day by a tenant for an event that occured prior to your ownership of the LLC and property.  

Verizon has a 36 provision lease agreement and you need to understand your rights, your land, and what it is worth.In regards to Kevin Costello being contacted to extend a lease prior to lease expiration, this is standard practice.

Or can you determine that prior to contractor estimates?