To resolve this as quickly as possible, you can either choose to level with the person and see if they'll agree to move out on their own accord (you may need to offer concessions) or get an eviction attorney involved.

I’m also from the US so I follow that market and am soon to be involved with a couple of exciting projects in Seattle & San Diego

Though I would mix with antifreeze if the heat is off and your winters involve freezing.

Quote from @Levi Perl: The purpose of background screening is to determine a level of risk, and then you decide if you can mitigate that risk.How does a DUI conviction from three years ago impact the tenant's ability to pay rent or maintain the property?

You run the risk of offending tenants by asking them to jump through hoops again just to renew a lease. 4.

Pros include securing the desired property and strategic planning, while cons involve higher costs, financing challenges, and complexity.

Maybe you like the risk, but good and great investors don't try stuff like you suggest.

It's low risk and tax free on the gain.

Thank you, Miguel, I will probably end up waiting and take the risk. 

We hope to create a win-win-win scenario for all involved and it's always a learning lesson when that doesn't happen.