Also, the property is probably old and with that comes lots of expensive repairs not including the repairs needed due to abuse and neglect from the tenant. 

You cannot deny the family because of the lead paint either, that's considered discrimination (you're refusing them because they have a kid) and is against the anti-discrimination laws of the state.

If the seat is too small, report them for abuse of  food stamps and things will work out over time. 

You cannot deny the family because of the lead paint either, that's considered discrimination (you're refusing them because they have a kid) and is against the anti-discrimination laws of the state.

Yes, they too are protected, however we've entered an era of absolute abuse of the protection clause. 

This short sale will be denied based on delinquency.

I've been a landlord for 10 years, just sold 2 other rentals in the past few years after a decade of being abused and tortured by everyone from tenants to (especially) contractors, vandals, tax appraisers and scam artists utility companies. 

You can do leasing/showings, screen applicants and approve/deny applications, plus many PM companies have clients who also want to purchase and sell their assets. 

If both of those are denied you will need to find some other way to get your down payment.FHA and conventional both offer fairly low down payments for the first few homes.Start listening to the podcasts, reading the blogs and forum posts here. 

You cannot deny the family because of the lead paint either, that's considered discrimination (you're refusing them because they have a kid) and is against the anti-discrimination laws of the state.