The offer had an inspection contingency, the property was inspected, repairs were made, and the contingency was removed.

Give them specifics about how to rectify the situation (remove the cat, register the cat and pay a rent increase, etc.).

When I have found myself in situations like this, normally cousin is about as far removed as a lender will allow.

Is there any recourse to getting it removed prior to me renting out my place?

I am doing BRRRR on the property, and unsure if this should be removed.

Hire orrent a skid steer and remove 4 inches of top soil.

Please choose one:1. you're crazy2. you like having your property destroyed.3. you're burnt out and don't care anymore.4. you like dealing with bureaucracies.5. you want to help the government spend your tax dollars.6. you have a friend that likes to do repairs7. you want a renter that you can't remove.

Most places will do drop off, install and removal of old appliances. 

Hi John, if the seller's title company is the most reputable in the area and you have an open line of communication with them, when the listing agent, seller's lawyer, and title company have told me there are no liens it's clear, and I can give the title company the liens exceptions list from auction.com "Most liens are removed after a foreclosure property sale, but certain liens may remain.Here are some examples:Any lien recorded on title prior in time to the foreclosing mortgage.First Mortgage (if the foreclosing mortgage is a second or third mortgage)HOA or COA assessment liens (in certain states)Mechanic’s Liens (in some states)Government liens such as state and federal tax liens, city or county liens, US Government liens.IRS liens (IRS may buy the property within 120 days after sale at the price paid at foreclosure sale)Code Enforcement Liens, Environmental Liens, and Utility LiensChild Support Liens"to make sure the title insurance would have coverage for these exceptions, the list from auctions.com, would it still very worrisome to use their title company?

You will need 10k+ to get it furnished out and you will have to remove all of it and store it after it sells.Like @John Underwood said, what if you get some bookings 8 months away.