I am prepared to inherit tenants, provided they pass a screening process, but I need one unit available for myself to live in.Should I just cross any fully occupied properties off the list and continue searching? 

In NY you have to complete a 70 hour course ( so figure about 2 weeks ) then pass a proctored exam and register for the state test and pass that.

The costs of doing the loans have to pass a percentage based test in order to qualify to be a conventional loan.

Pennsylvania is looking to pass a bill to have vacant property registration and annual assessments and collect fees on vacant properties.

Alternatively, look at the square footage of your property and compare to those that are larger to see if there is a big jump once you pass a square footage threshold.  

Congress could pass a new moratorium, but that seems extremely unlikely. 

In my mind, if they can pass a background and credit check (which they pay for in the application process), give references (that are actually checked), submit a complete application, submit the last twelve months of bank statements (which show the rent paid previously), and can come up with the deposit (first and last month's rent), then let's move forward. 

A sense of urgency: People aren’t browsing Zillow to pass a slow day at work—they want to rent right now, crowding the market with high-intent customers.

Umm I think  I will pass.

That’s going to be for you to pay, not your tenant.Condos can also decide to pass a rule to limit the number of non-owner occupancy of the building.