All pets must be on a leash and walked off property .

Maybe put it on the roof in a cage?

However, I don’t yet have the funds for a down payment on another house, and I’m trying to figure out the best option for where to live while I rent the apartment.Do you have any recommendations for managing this transition or tips on finding a temporary place to stay?

There are many resources for you to connect online and in person.

I'd also add to that that you are paying a 20% withholding tax on gross rental income. 

Just focusing on the passive income you want to achieve will leave you chasing cash flow which will have you buying properties in worse areas with harder tenancies that seem to cash flow better, but will have large cap ex.Any time someone asks a question about where to invest and it can be anywhere, they aren't ready to invest and are opening themselves up to every pitch in the world on an area.

I used to move like $100-$150,000 per month on np notes.

I think it would be better just to stay on good terms and let him know you will contact him when you are ready to sell.

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A national buyer would review the BPO and maybe do some brief online research, but would not typically not know, as in your example, about the sewage issues or extent of interior rehab needed.