I want to make sure we have the proper procedures in place and be able to take the reimbursement before the end of 2021.I would really appreciate any feedback on the plan I have outlined. 

However, the Landlord has a duty to mitigate the Landlord's damages by re-letting the property in a reasonable period of time.This is the procedure I follow for early Tenant termination of Lease:First, I maintain a professional, friendly, and empathic relationship with the Tenant throughout the process.

If they lied, you better know before you think about having that person as a Partner.To make sure my Partners are honest and responsible, they go through a very meticulous procedure:1) They MUST provide their Credit Reports.

Have written rules and procedures for everything.

I also recommend taking time to put together simple policy and procedures.

Generally the seller and buyer sign a form acknowledging the procedure and agreeing any difference between what was collected and what is owed will be settled between then and is not the responsibility of the settlement agent.

The reason I recommend going with someone with experience in that state is because, procedurally, the acquisition process/timeline varies from state to state and sometimes, county to county - e.g. appraisal timeline, inspection periods, title review timeline, projected closing timeline etc.All the best!

@David RosenhausThe foreclosure procedure for each of the two states would have to be carried out separately adhering to the procedures established for property in that state.

There are proper procedures to follow if she decides to withhold rent. ( repair and deduct). 

They try to help military buyers pay little to no closing costs, and have a network of agents and lenders that they connect you with, so I feel like they know the VA Loan procedures, but just now learning that asking for closing costs to be paid by buyer in this market is not best move.