According to the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act:Even if a landlord has a no pet policy in place, the law does not consider service animals as pets and therefore the service animal is exempt from such a restriction.Service animals are allowed anywhere a person would go, including food areas that would normally restrict an animal’s presence.Landlords cannot charge a pet deposit or pet fee for service animals, however the tenant is liable for any damage that the service animal may cause.Landlords can require written verification from the tenant’s health care provider that they are disabled but cannot ask for any specifics about the disability.Landlords can require written verification from the tenant’s health care provider that the service animal is needed.Landlords can request copies of the animal’s health records to prove the animal is in good health, parasite-free and immunized/vaccinated.Landlords can write warnings or even evict a tenant with a service animal if the animal is disturbing others, posing a threat to others or causing considerable damage to the property.In other words, you can ask for appropriate paperwork concerning the tenant’s need for the service animal and to verify the animal’s health. 

This would help you potentially qualify for an FHA loan when you execute the purchase option.Option 2: 5% payment for the option with the option payment spread out over 12 months from the 2nd month until the 13thmonth.

Its just so hard in the current environment to get any cash flow with SFR (unless you bought when rates were lower or are doing a well-executed BRRRR). 

Things you wish you knew before executing this strategy?

A performance deed -- essentially a substitute for a deed in lieu of foreclosure -- causes problems with title insurance on a subsequent sale because the deed was not executed after default and good faith negotiation with the lender (the typical DIL scenario). 

Hi John, I recommend reaching out to a local property manager (search on Google Maps) with many 5-star reviews to see what legal action you can take before the Sheriff is available to execute the eviction.Property managers specialize in landlord-tenant law and should be able to help you determine a path forward that doesn't require waiting 3 months after the lease ends.

You can't just unilaterally cancel a lease you have already executed.

It really is eye-opening, and the concept, if properly executed, with funding, logistics etc -- all these things I'm no expert on, will make this truly a huge change for the city of Atlanta. 

The answer probably depends on your long-term goal and how long the long-term means for you.You are correct that if you put 30% down on three properties, you will then have to wait until you accumulate enough cash via appreciation, cash flow, and savings in order to buy the next property. if you execute a brrrr, you would be able to keep going. 

I've heard over 2/3's of Americans have less than $1k in their checking account.To answer your question, I like your idea of being able to house hack, since your travel nursing job could leverage a unique position for your future.