Should I give him the notice to make sure I'm protected on my end? 

I listed a property for rent found a tenant with excellent credit and income, signed a lease and got 1st month rent with security deposit yesterday.They were due to move in August first, but just tonight called and they want out of the lease with some story about the father getting sick and needing to move there instead.My lease is specific about needing 60 days notice and losing security deposit if you don’t complete the lease term. (12 months)I should be able to rent the house easily, but probably not for Aug 1st so I’ll be losing a months rent.

Being patient and persistent paid off in the end!

Or a dab of caulk and color match paint to the brick and you'd never notice it unless you looked for it.Is the outlet installed in brick or drywall?

I think you get five free estimates then you have to pay $19/month which is a special deal that persists.

Was driving around the other day and notice a lot of potential properties.

But at least I know better than to a) make sure people pay rent, and if they don't, place an eviction notice and b) return communication within a day or two and not wait 3 weeks.

All the word of mouth properties have been more profitable than the ones I found through sheer persistence. 

In my case the dog did not damage the property at all and i never noticed any signs of damages upon them moving out.

Charge them your PITI daily plus a daily fine and another lump after 31 days, or give them notice per your state's covid guidelines to quit.