There was a discrepancy regarding the title and the close date kept getting pushed back.

Print it off, study it, highlight it, and keep it handy for reference.At the bare minimum, you should know:How to determine market rent for your unitsHow to set rental criteriaHow to screen applicationsState law regarding due dates, late fees, and the eviction processHow to handle late rent professionallyHow to evict a tenant for non-paymentHow to get rid of a problem tenantYou could easily read those two books, study your state law, and then develop WRITTEN procedures for handling these issues within a month.

We currently do not have a reliable timeline nor new settlement date. 

I only do this is if there is a lease violation or their lifestyle is going to cause damage to the home, attract pests, or interfere with a neighbor's right to quiet enjoyment.I also inspect 30 - 60 days prior to a lease expiration.

I am having thoughts of possibly assigning the contract before the close date to purchase a duplex or triplex but I was curious of a few things:1.

I am having thoughts of possibly assigning the contract before the close date to purchase a duplex or triplex but I was curious of a few things:1.

My biggest regret to date is not taking advantage of an FHA on a multi unit as my first property.

You can give them notice as soon as you want, but just make that notice effective on the tenant's move out date. 

It is however also time to reflect on why it didn't work out.My personal experience has been that in order for the relationship to work I need to be very clear up-front about what my expectations are e.g. get 3 quotes for every expense above $1k, get my approval for any expense above $350, rent paid by x date, late fees, eviction process etc.If you take time to reflect on how you could improve your odds of success working with a property manager going forward you will be ready to scale when the time comes.

What date would you want to move in?