In Washington State, there’s often a distinction between short-term guests and tenants, but repeated and continuous occupancy can blur those lines.

.,) relative to all other applicants, but after showing them the property you have the distinct sense they'll be a difficult, high maintenance/game-the-system/treat-your-property-poorly tenant.Essentially: how do you stay on the right side of the law rejecting a tenant that appears to be the best applicant on paper, but to whom you don't want to rent based on unpleasant personal interactions or impressions that they would likely take poor care of your property?

So, while on the surface it sounds like you are entitled to your money back, a closer look at the contract and circumstances is needed to verify that.

Renters insurance will not under any circumstances "satisfy" your mortgage company.

I could be way off, but I really don't think you can buy homes at the tax sale in most circumstances with $100-$200,000 spreads between purchase and sales price. 

Unforceeble circumstance?

Her leaving was bittersweet, as it was for a great personal opportunity for her.I’d love advice from you seasoned landlords:Should I lower the requirements in light of the area’s circumstances, or wait it out?

It can be located a couple of different ways depending on circumstances.

There is almost no circumstance that will save you more money then living at home provided its rent free.

Effectively a 'Firestorm' is a dry hurricane that rains fire, with nearly indefensible circumstances, just like the catastrophic flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes and other disasters they have and will intensify in severity and rapidity.Beyond directly impacted property owners, investors, insurers and businesses, the downhill effects of the SoCal fires on the immediate and surrounding areas are astronomical and still somewhat incomprehensible.