I just read on your response that tenants have vacated.

Why haven't the tenants been given notice to vacate by now?

If the renters tell you long-winded stories/explanations especially when you didn't even really ask, take note as it's probably a red flag that they're full of excuses.If the tenants are currently month-to-month, you could request the landlord have everyone vacated before you close.If you keep the tenants, be sure to be firm but fair.

It could be possible to vacate earlier IF something monumental has happened in your life, such as termination of employment, but this is something you would 100% want to discuss with your lender.

I don't bother with when rent needs to come in, because if it's not in my account 5 days after the first someone is getting a Notice to Vacate.

We are now looking to purchase vacation rental property.

Always have 2 or 3 exit strategies like Vacation Rentals (if you buy strategically in the right areas).

But with a vacation rental it makes that no problem. 

As far as I'm aware, neither the landlord or the tenant is allowed to apply the security deposit as rent, unless the tenant as vacated, and there was back rent owed. 3.

We've booked 8 weekends so far, which has been exciting.Flipping, renting, vacation rentals, lease options, notes?