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You can attempt:Structured cash-for-keys (paid only after surrender + keys + signed release)Offering extended move-out timeline in exchange for signed agreementConnecting them with local assistance programs (Section 8 transfer, housing nonprofits)But none of those work if the tenant refuses to leave voluntarily.The practical reality:If the tenant will not vacate voluntarily, court is the mechanism.

They released the EMD back once they knew they never disclosed it. 

Since you have a good relationship, you could explain that taxes and market rents have shifted and ask if they'd be open to a modest increase in exchange for something — maybe extending the lease further, handling certain minor maintenance themselves or locking in a future purchase price if they're serious buyers. 2.

And that upon a lease term expiring, rent increase will be reviewed for what market rate is at that time of upcoming lease expiration, and if the Landlord will be extending an option to renew or extend lease.

Structure payments around verified milestones and always get photo/video documentation before releasing funds.4.

Something I’m seeing a lot this week in the tax world:New real estate investors scrambling in March and April… then filing extensions.And here’s the important part —An extension is not a failure.It’s often a smart move.If your books aren’t clean, your depreciation isn’t finalized, or you’re still sorting out things like STR qualification, REPS, or cost segregation, rushing to file can create bigger problems later.An extension gives you time to:Clean up bookkeepingMake sure depreciation is correctAvoid missing deductionsAvoid amending laterWhat you don’t want to extend is clarity.Extensions delay paperwork — not payment.

The extended follow-up pulled 3x the responses, and more importantly, the leads that came in on touch 5, 6, 7 were often MORE motivated than the day-one responders.

We have done this many times and typically we hold a reserve at closing until the interior appraisal is completed and then release those funds.

The profitability of mid-term rentals is generally overblown and the hype seems to be coming from social media and the CEO of Furnished Finder going on every podcast channel, and I say this as someone who is running a...