Don’t skip a professional inspection of the property, as there could be hidden issues such as structural damage or code violations.

If they violate it again, demand they remove the animal or terminate the lease and leave.Assistance animals are not allowed to damage the home, poop in public spaces, run loose, intimidate or attack others, etc.

I have seen the tsunami damage in Thailand in 2004.

All that's due is the security deposit, for you to return as long as no damages to the property. 

Landlord can require tenants to be responsible for separately metered utilities, so can avoid waste.Landlord can get annual small increases in rent.NegativesMost of us don’t treat something we get for free the same way we treat something we’ve worked hard to obtain.S8 applicants claim “broke” and don’t like to pay application feesSame goes for security depositsS8 tenants, in our experience, tend to cause more property damage than non-S8 tenants. - Make sure you get a security deposit and perhaps do a surprise inspection of their current home.S8 requires an inspection (mostly health & safety) before approving a lease and then annually thereafter. - Not something most landlords taking care of their properties have to worry about.There are limits to clauses they allow in your lease.

Insurance protects both you and the lender from potential losses due to damage or liability issues.

When he vacated the property and returned to his home state, he left under hostile circumstances and left significant damage at the house.

Tenant damages for unpaid rent, etc...can be sought in small claims court.I am not seeing lower rents...stable & slightly higher, within normal ranges post pandemic.Norbert Huston

This could manifest itself in additional damages and financial losses when they decide they don't want to put up with you any more.Also, Section 8 does require more work setting up, renewing, increasing rent, etc.

The areas probed still seemed solid, but be aware that some types of wood destroying fungal damage will only be detectable once the wood has properly dried out.