But as for standing out - I always call the agent when I submit an offer and talk with them to learn as much as I can about the property.

Every market is different, but the documentation is your safe guard.

Act on what you know and document the neighbor's call and your response.Manage to the lease and protect your investment from "stupid." 

I'm interested in a duplex and submitted my offer with my buyer agent.

I am of the opinion every time you talk to a tenant it should be documented. 

HI @Beth Thomas, if it went back to the bank for sure then you should be able to search your county assessor's records (either online for free or for a small fee) and determine who the current owner is, or else you could try your county court clerk's office and find the loan documents that were filed there against the property. 

:Everything can be done my mail, whether it's due to COVID, travel, or some other reason.With the closing documents such as a purchase of a house somebody is going to have to sign with a notary.

This however is in our documentation as well. 

If you did receive an OTP immediately contact the insurer and submit a claim. 

He has not been impacted by covid, even if he was, he would need to submit a form to cdc stating as such.