Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

First IssueOne of the tenants has a pitbull for a pet.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

I’d recommend making a more realistic offer to begin with, including all the stops: appraisal gap coverage, escalating clause (if they’re being accepted), heart strings letter (not being looked at much in my market because sellers are getting so many offers, but doesn’t hurt), waive whatever contingencies you can/feel comfortable with, use cash or if you don’t have cash use a “same as cash” program that allows you to make a cash offer then finance immediately after closing, make the inspection “for informational/health and safety purposes only”, etc.

I just need to slow down, focus on my health, and find a better...

It is a health and safety issue, and if it continues, the item(s) will be removed by maintenance and every tenant will be charged a proportional amount of that expense. 

Other potential options are to increase earnest money deposit to show you're serious; offering the shortest closing your lender can do, only use inspection contingency for health, safety and wellness; offer an appraisal gap guarantee if you offer over asking price.

Two member, you should just buy independently unless either of the two are true:1) Prices are wildly different due to health or age.

Think of all the things that could go wrong and see if the lease addresses them: unauthorized pets or tenants, early termination, security deposit, lease violations, late rent, eviction, lawn maintenance, parking, etc.5.

This is more about health and safety, in which both state and federal governments have broad authority supported by Supreme Court precedent.