Their intention was to take possession of the property by end of this week.

Whatever you do, please make sure that you get something signed saying that are completely gone and have no claim to any possessions they left behind. 

I currently possess several properties in NC and Las Vegas.

Are there any tips, tricks, or guides for turning on utilities after close of escrow and possession?

Our average eviction turn around is 20 days from filing to writ of possession.

If you believed the place was abandoned that might have needed to be part of your filing with the court if you wanted to use that as a reason to grant possession as opposed to just nonpayment. 4.

If, after the first ten (10) days after you take possession of the Rental Unit, it becomes necessary for us to undergo including, without limitation, prevention and remediation in your Rental Unit and/or on the Premises, you will be held financially responsible for reasonable costs thereof, paid as Additional Rent.

Also, in a 1031 the seller cannot take possession of the funds so you giving him the downpayment to do repairs would be challenging.

I always take pictures of every room when the tenant takes possession. 

Friends of friends look good, anxious to take possession asap, even tell me openly they will be on the street by dd/mm/yy.We have to treat them just like every other applicant, even though we didn't sign up to be a Social Service for the County.