(He also had 2 dogs, a collie and a large white pitbull, which lease stated no animals) When speaking to him, I even extended another generous offer that if he was gone by the 6th, I would GIVE HIM $500 (probably another mistake, but he is a subcontractor originally from another state that works job to job and could work for cash.

Asians love real estate and they get ripped off more than many others.

Have been doing only bird dog deals until now and I'm looking to do more of these in the future.

If rent is paid I will wait until the 14th which was the deadline for them to respond in writing by signing and returning to me an addendum to the lease representing the dog(s) being on the property.

From what I have read, to discover bed bugs you need to bring in a bed bug sniffing dog. 

Unconventional living, but workable.We have 2 large outside dogs.

As far as I can read your circumstances, that does not seem to apply to your "facebook friend" (buyer bird dog) or your "connection guy" (mucha moula)?  

Good people.The  housing stock in NJ/Philadelphia in my view is limited and generally, the majority of properties are dogs for the following reasons:1.  

The manager is a salty dog who I did not know, but who was recommended. 

Not dogging you, just pointing out your chances of success.