If they fall in arrears, and you pursue a dispossessory, they can push funds to you, screenshot the receipt, and have your case dismissed without using their once-in-12-months dismissal. 

In the community's opinion, is this worth pursuing from a legal perspective or do we take the hit and move on with the deal? 

Your marketing budget, financially and time wise, will determine what marketing strategies to pursue.

What are some strategies that you want to pursue in RE?

In this method you or the rightfull Tenant on the lease and have much more leverage to file criminal charges vs. the squatter and seek police removal immediately.Again, you should CONSULT AN ATTORNEY now before you even schedule a walk-through to review your options, you can pursue one option at a time OR you can pursue ALL of them at the same time. 

With our move to Texas, I am looking forward to pursuing property flipping as a profitable venture.

(this is an option I’m looking into) 2) pursue partnering with another investor?

If you're interested in pursuing a career in sales, whether obtaining your real estate license or becoming a wholesaler, you must be in it for the long run.

@Nick JohnsonIt's fantastic that you're educating yourself and pursuing your objective of acquiring your first rental home.

I currently work as a Project Controller managing budgets for the company I am employed by but excited to use my savings to pursue real estate in whatever capacity I can.