Here’s how you could approach this:Set Clear Criteria: Use objective criteria (e.g., 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!

The clear solution is to simply follow the eviction proceedings as you normally would.Here is one legal sensitivity you need to be aware of. 

I’m open to either a townhouse or a single-family home, but I’m definitely trying to steer clear of any crazy HOAs that eat into cash flow (you know what I’m talking about!).

Continually communicate clearly with all parties involved to make sure that expectations are as close to realistic timelines as possible.

Eviction History: No prior evictions are permitted.Requirements to consider: Background and Credit Check: A clear background and credit check is required.

On the initial agreement, it clearly stated that the buyer was going to be using financing and listed the terms of their financing

A small multifamily property is a smart choice for a first investment—it offers a great balance of income potential and manageable scale for someone new to the space.Don’t worry about being ambitious; it’s clear you’ve done your homework, and you’re already ahead of the game by setting a clear goal.

Make sure to have clear rules in place.

Clearing the road to the top of the hill.  

As a retired CPA, I saw plenty of tax returns by these firms that clearly were done poorly.