But you're never actually in possession of the house.I would really like to see the contract you use so I could better absorb the structure of the entire deal.

Depending on circumstances, I may knock on doors and introduce myself, then, with their lease in hand, ask for their ID to confirm who has possession.

I'm not sure how the courts work in your state, but in my state, I can get a money judgment and possession judgment at the same court hearing.

The PM left a voice mail mapping out her tenancy, the owner's knowledge and direction, that rents had been paid, with the demand to give possession, the threat of changing the locks and her position of representing the owner to allow her in to get her things and secure items left together with how her deposit would be handled.So, the update:I just called an attorney friend, she knew of the owner and his track record in other dealings, he has been stung before.

@Mike Kelley It could be that the bank has recently taken possession of the house and it will soon be listed with a realtor who handles REO's for the bank/lender.

Some counties post the listing for X amount of weeks, sell on courthouse steps, money is due in full within hours of your winning bid, but you don't get physical possession of the property that day.

This is based on my investment situations.I believe that as soon as you take possession of the property, you are able to use the tenants rental payment as income.

As a renewal, tenant already has possession, and had possession, before I purchased the building. 

April (New Owner) offers Bob and Sally (Current Tenants) $1500 to move out and return full possession of the unit located at 123 Anywhere Ave in Anytown, USA on or before March 30th, 2020. 

Simple, first everyone one knows when the first is so it has to be in my possession on the first or a late fee is automatic and will be followed up with a Notice to Pay/Quit at a time of my choosing.