Or it could be a sign that you are going to do very well on this deal, assuming that none of your other projections prove-out in the wrong direction.  

Below is the portion of the HAP contract you would have to sign as the Owner/Payee.

Any credit loan you get, you pay the moment you sign up for it.

I have not done a lot of research on laws governing self-directed IRA business transactions, but with self-directed 401ks, the IRS seemed to be pretty good at covering all their bases to make sure that if I am getting that tax benefit, I remain essentially housebroke until kids who are my age are calling me grandpa.

This is an off-market deal and seller-financed so we do not have a broker/agent to support us through the transaction.

This is an off-market deal and seller-financed so we do not have a broker/agent to support us through the transaction.

This is an off-market deal and seller-financed so we do not have a broker/agent to support us through the transaction.

This second move would probably need a reason (more floor space and we are expecting a kid, a better neighborhood, easier commute) in order to be signed off on by your lender.  

Financially it probably makes sense to sign a lease with these applicants rather than leave the property vacant for an unknown period, even if it means not collecting pet rent or additional deposit.My question is: Would you push the issue for the "service dogs" and make the applicants provide a letter from a medical professional? 

Just have him sign a month to month lease at closing, before the closing is finished obviously.