Maybe something happens on the block which pushes rental rates down, but still provides a sale option.

@Gabriel Santinnot sure i follow the question. 

I am eating it out of pocket, and going to try to push it back on FEMA and any association that can work with me on it. 

My question is since a lender is involved and I will be drafting up a contract how do I protect myself as to once I hand off the home he doesn't end up pushing me out (there is no sign of such and there is trust but this business)?

I do know changes to zillow are happening on the agent side soon where reviews and feedback will push you either up or down the ladder 

We used to do all the qualifying as agents, push the loan officers who didn't want to work to get the job done, give comps to the appraisers etc. etc.

What I've heard through them is as follows: The student body has changed drastically over the last 10-15 years.

Quote from @Joe Mills: You are exempt if you meet one of the following requirements:Owner-occupied buildings Properties with four units or fewer that are owned and lived in by the ownerSingle-family homes Homes that are sold or rented without a broker by the owner, as long as the owner doesn't own more than three at onceIf those don't apply, then you must abide by Fair Housing and you must make reasonable accommodations for people with assistance animals.

The tenant suddenly stopped paying rent, claimed 'banking glitch' and squatted for 6 months while we worked through the evictions process. The court ordered the tenant to pay back-owed rent plus interest. 2 years pass...

I have made a career of telling people no and not worrying about it because it's the correct answer.On the inside, the core value I push the most is family.