The benefit is threefold: (1) you maximize your time (2) you get practice managing a contractor (3) the rehab is light so you can go out on nights and weekends to do some of the work if you so chooseI type this as I’m heading out after work to work on one of my units.

Whenever the PM say that a repair needs to be made, there's always a voice in my head asking "what if they're lying?"

The lease bounds all parties who signed, but if there are substantial changes to a living situation that is forced upon us by something like a court order the lease would obviously be changed.I think you handled your situation correctly, and most likely the way I would have handled it as well.

But there might also be a good reason for it that they can explain.Some other things that might apply to your deal as you head towards closing:- Typically there's some kind of review of the preliminary title report (to show any encroachments, liens on the property that will be paid off by escrow at closing, any covenants/codes/restrictions that are recorded on the property, etc.)

This may be a way to substantiate that the occupants are not tenants.

Just a heads up, she didn't sign any lease agreement or documentation for anything (which she was already lectured), so I'm here strictly for advice on how to get a deposit back and I appreciate anyone for taking the time to read and reply to this.Summary-Sister was looking for a place to rent.

Off the top of my head, Mainstay Property Group, Nuparadox, and Simple Wholesaling probably do the most volume.

My piece of advice would be to skip the big banks and head straight to a mortgage broker or local credit union.

Now, as our property manager was heading to the house to meet him and pick up the keys, he texted her that he has come into contact with a COVID-19 positive patient and he needs to quarantine for 14 days, which he intends to do at the house.

This can be done in the car before heading to the next property though.