Sounds like you are in a tight spot.

., income, credit score, rental history) to evaluate applications in the order they are received.Notify Applicants: Let each applicant know you will process applications sequentially and explain your timeline for review.Act Promptly: If the first applicant meets your criteria, move forward with their application and provide them with a clear deadline to sign the lease and pay the deposit.Move to the Next: Only if the first applicant does not meet the criteria or declines the lease should you proceed to the next application.By focusing on one application at a time, you simplify the process, maintain transparency, and mitigate any potential fair housing concerns.Lastly, since housing laws can vary by location, double-check Arizona’s landlord-tenant regulations to ensure compliance with any local rules about how applications are handled.Best of luck with your rental process!

A federal court in Texas issued a nationwide injunction, halting enforcement of the CTA just weeks before the January 1, 2025, deadline.2.

I had to remind them a few times of deadlines but they did a good job overall.

Lots of restrictions and tight underwriting on these.

All of our PM staff gets a small bonus for every lease that is fully renewed 30 days prior to the deadline.

Quote from @Isadore Nelson: Give the expectation, a deadline, and a penalty.

That is tight leverage for an investment 2nd position loan.A private investor might be willing to do it, it's not going to be cheap at all & will be short-term money & will not be a line of credit to take out at your liking.What is your rate on the 1st?

So the Jan 13,  2025 deadline is no longer in play

Emphasize that your offer is competitive and you’re ready to move now, or set a reasonable deadline for the offer to ensure the seller knows you’re serious.Use Comparables StrategicallyHave data on hand to support your position.