You may want to consider having them sign a lease before closing.

And real work, not listening to podcasts.You can search Bigger Pockets for "REPS", we have a mountain of material to read and watch if you're interested in details. 

Yes, watch for the consensus on the replies.

I would think a conventional "temp" loan would be foolish cost wise with closing costs as they will be and  interest rates or maybe interest rates would be better.

@Drew Fraser stop watching and start doing...

I watched Michael's content for a couple years was eager to get into the turn key program. i gave them 20k to get started and then I had to stop the program after a just a couple property options were sent over. 

That inventory is being absorbed slowly, but from the sidelines it’s been tough to watch owners struggle through slow lease-ups Sounds similar to what you're currently facing.  

If anyone has tips on great local meetups, neighborhoods to watch, or just wants to grab coffee and talk shop, I’d love to connect!

Quote from @Drago Stanimirovic: I’ve heard stories of investors closing in under a week when the lender and deal lined up perfectly.

Just wondering — when you find a great deal, how much time do you typically have to close?