If things are running like clockwork then all is (usually) well, but if a bunch of surprises start popping up, ask for more communication until you're satisfied things are OK.

Along with about $10,000.00 in outstanding bills so as there are no liens and 1 judgement to be satisfied .   

It does seem clear that the way forward is to take the pathway that is a compromise between satisfying short term needs intelligently while still keeping cash to work with to fund my own first flip not too far in the future and move up from there. 

I've called at least a dozen hard money lenders and they seem to shy away from "owner occupied" and any that spoke with me longer than 10 seconds wanted 10% down (equity doesn't seem to satisfy this).  

I like the Sterling Vikrell, they are very durable. 

Hey Kyle,First of all, the absolute best way to handle this situation is to contact an attorney who specializes in ADA issues.That being said, I think you are on the right side of this one, assuming it is an Emotional support animal and not a ADA recognized "service animal"The difference is (from Nolo.com)However, these protections only apply to dogs that satisfy the ADA’s definition of “service animal.”

If there are assets that could be sold to satisfy the debt, those assets should be used to satisfy the debt.

You don't want to go out and find the right guy for the job, you want to keep pretending that you've already satisfied this particular hassle and move on to the next hassle.The trouble is that you haven't satisfied the hiring requirement.

If Buyer, at Buyers sole option, obtains a written commitment for financing in which the loan amount, term of note, amortization period, interest rate, down payment or loan program differ from the financing as described in Paragraph 9, or any addendum to this Contract, the provision of Paragraph 10 or any addendum to this Contract shall be deemed to have been fully satisfied.

I actually did some digging and found in the code where it says: must be parked on a hard and durable surface, such as asphalt,brick or concrete or any surface permitted pursuant to § 156.052(C).They regularly have 2-4 cars in the grass, so I'm going to go have a little chat with them and see if they will move them voluntarily or if it will require threats of fines from code enforcement.Thanks for the feedback guys!