Although this would only be temporary and I'm confident enough that it can really pay off at the end.

If it didn't provide a temporary fix than a line replacement is your next step.

It is better to use it on a temporary basis, and be sure to have an exit strategy.

They usually start out in denial, figuring that their situation is temporary or in some way not real.

The  realtor, the insurance company, maybe even the property itself (to a certain extent) are temporary And are all in the back ground for the most part.

I guess it all depends on your threshold for pain - if you could really talk to this guy and work things out , then it may be salvagable    - perhaps he just got though dealing with some major life issues and took it out on you - just remember - this guy is living in your property and you have to keep dealing with him on a regular basis - the property management industry can be better defined as a "people management" industry - so it may be good to learn how to deal with these type of situations so that you can get a thick skin  - personally , having dealt with problem tenants and with ideal tenants - I would choose the temporary loss of replacing a bad tenant with a good one any day of the week, cause there is really no way to quantify the piece of mind that comes with having and excellent tenant vs the anxiety of dealing with someone unstable

Is the bank willing to give you financing or a temporary line of credit along with the purchase?

And school, will be a temporary situation in the large scheme of things.

I don't have one yet unless there is some sort of temporary document in my closing paperwork Im not aware of

If the dog is there during the inspection (or it's obvious that one has been there), you can remind her that a pet on premises is a violation of her lease and ask how she would like to remedy it:  dog be found a temporary home, she can move out now - but rent still due until notice date, etc.