I'm a new member but not new to real estate and I'm glad to finally be a part of an online community to share insights and exchange information.

But an actual contract contingent on his finding a suitable replacement or with a floating closing date would be best for his putting an offer on a new property. 

@Bruce Lynn thanks for the advice- when you say "but try to use financing if that is really what you want to do and finance it before you close," does that mean you can put an offer as cash but still finance it before the close date (as long as the lender is able to wire the $$)????

What's a good online course for a real-estate license..

Do it right now and just let the prospective tenants know that their move in date is July 1 or whatever it is. 

  - my only insurance claim in 28 years of car/home policies was for a windshield (road damaged) 10+ years agoI now realize it is likely for my State Farm policy premium to increase and after having read all sorts of horror stories online, I guess worst case scenario would be State Farm cancelling or not renewing my policy at which point I'd be at the mercy of high risk/$ options. 

But first, here's some homework for you - on one sheet (digital or analog) write down:Pull out your comps research and demographics, from this create an ideal customer. there's plenty online to walk you through how to perfectly describe this person in detail. 

looking to purchase vinyl replacement windows online and replace them myself.

I only own a few notes and started with the entry level version of QuickBooks Online which I got an introductory deal on @ $7/mo. 

There are a ton of resources on how to do this online.