Maybe get a temporary place in the one that seems the most desirable, but then take some time to explore others while you are out here. 

This will be temporary only.ORThey will scowl and frown and stick to their guns. 

It may be that you are charging too little for rent, and can resolve the problem by raising rents.Negative cash flow isn't ALWAYS bad if it is temporary. 

Is it something that one could reasonably expect to continue, or is it temporary?

Another had an eviction over ten years ago and as a result now prioritizes rent, and another had an eviction due to a temporary situation and an unreasonable landlord (I know him; he actually gave her a good reference).I have properties in C-/D+ neighborhoods; Policies that allow me to work with tenants when they can't pay all the rent and still limit my losses keep my places full but I would rather wait for someone with a good solid work history and adequate income.

Brian you will likely need a 'temporary' Co.

I have had temporary business cards made.

I ended up suspending the architectural committee for a time and implemented a temporary review process by which our HOA attorneys review any applications and offered opinions based on our covenants.

Well, that's great, but if for whatever reason they don't leave, you will have to evict them from your own house and will have to find a temporary place to live in the meantime. 

Additionally, it does not apply to rotable, temporary, and standby emergency spare parts"Essentially, an appliance or other equipment installed in a building is considered Rotable and Temporary when installed in a UOP (defined as a building, in this case).