i was asking the question in the circumstance that they were making cash flow.

You'll probably need to find a lender who's willing to work with your specific circumstances.

In circumstance that it makes your project very tight or uneconomical put in the contingency. 

Why not simply contact these landlords for a reference and deny based on that to protect yourself and also ask the applicant about the circumstances surrounding those cases.

I will go back to the drawing board and see what other strategies I can deploy given the current circumstances.

I am sure a great number of first-time investors will be running for the exit under these circumstances.

I self-managed for a year but am now unable to due to circumstances.

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This is actually a great way to start, but there are some implications of in fact this is your intent, as opposed to your intent being for this to remain your personal residence but your circumstances changing.  

If it's still there the next day, dispose of it by whatever means necessary.Your state also has laws for property left behind by a tenant that moves out under ordinary circumstances.