How to purchase a Rental with Tenants already in place

[Maurice Blackledge]

Hey BP,

I am looking to buy a property that already has a tenant in place until 2021. I purchased my first property with tenants in place and though one of them has been great, I had to evict the other.

My question is if there is a way to protect myself from inherited tenants in the buyer's agreement? Perhaps ensure they are out by the time of close OR have a clause around a new lease?

Open to ideas!

Thanks in advance!

~Maurice