I do not have a problem with my pets in my units and have found accepting them to be a big selling point.

I would see if they would accept your prior offer and just get the deal closed. 

I was more diligent about soft aspects of the interaction when accepting applications.  

If you want to talk and get help, start by accepting my invite to a recorded and live Zoom so you can try to say your piece rationally.

If accepted then you gotta hope your financing doesn't take too long or fall apart altogether, and then you have to pray your contractor does a swell job cause that is about as good as a coin flip, and then you need to make a wish that your exit is one timely and two at the price you suspected.Bottom line is, it is hard to set up a network built with pieces from 3 - 4 different verticals within the industry. 

While you may be eligible for a tax exclusion of up to $250,000 ($500,000 if married) on the sale of your primary residence, any period during which the property was used as a rental is considered "nonqualified use."

These agents often have exclusive access to properties that aren’t publicly listed, and networking with them increases your chances of getting the first look at these hidden gems.Build a professional network Build a professional network of wholesalers, contractors, and investors using real estate forums like BiggerPockets.These real estate professionals often know about potential sales before they become public.

The cost of title insurance is dependent on (1) the state the property is located in (2) the amount being insured (3) whether insurance was recently purchased from the same insurer, (4) the exclusions in the policy.  

Your options in this case are to:Decline their application.Accept them without references and take the risk, assuming everything else about them is stellar.Require a co-signer.Require an additional security deposit if that is allowed in your specific state.The option many landlords choose is No. 2: Accept them without references, asking for an additional security deposit.

Either way, you need to take the legal steps to obtain exclusive possession.