I’m looking for step-by-step checklist of things to do to make the move go smoothly.

You happened to pick two of the few places where the charts are not as smooth.

We wrote up a contract and scope of work and began and for the first few weeks, things were going smoothly then he hits me with a change order 3 weeks in, which I hear is very typical, so I didn't think much of it and gave him the money for the pertinent items on the change order.

New flippers end up coming to me after they bought some smooth talking, great numbers touting wholesaler shop and they got taken. 

So there could be some natural bias towards making the deal go smoothly if the referral comes from the TK company.That said, so far the TK company has been very receptive to my desire for independent inspection/appraisal, so no red-flags yet.Maybe I'm just being paranoid -- first deal jitters, etc.

Try to make the process as smooth as possible.Clear communication and appropriate follow-through is key.

We keep the same terms as far as length or month to month and if they are under a one year lease we keep the rent the same.If on a month to month we notify in writing of a rent increase.If we know there are issues with this tenant such as criminal activity, non payment, lease violations we will address it in this packet in writing and may even give a lease termination letter with the packet.12 self addressed envelopes with our new po box to make mailing the rent a smooth transition.information on moving to online payment (cozy)our contact information and how to contact.

All was going smoothly with underwriting and actually ahead of schedule....until!  

These will be rentals #1 and #2 if all ends up going smoothly.

Even though the property will be in the hands of a property manager, I still overlook every detail to make sure everything is running smooth.