Coops usually must be owner-occupied.

This would inform the tenant they’re in violation of the lease and must correct the violation or leave.

In the notice notate the non-approved pet is in violation of the lease and must be removed from the property for safety reasons.Once the leak is repaired I would send a 7 day notice to remove the pet permanently or face eviction. 

Plus, moving every two years must be a pain.As far as getting your tenants on federal assistance this is a hard thing to do. 

Benefits.va.gov below...Assuming your full VA loan entitlement is intact, if you go over that limit then your down payment must be 25% of the delta.

If they are selling their own liens they must be selling them at a premium to make a profit or they are selling the crap they don't want. 

I visited the county assessors site where I found the owners name.

Must be some cost I am not taking in to account here? 

Fret not, you are probably one of the vast majority of REI's.Before you can decide what to do next, you must establish a set of financial goals. 

I can help you track down BOA’s attorney, but they won’t speak with you without the owner’s written authorization and they will advise that the owner must communicate with their servicer regarding pre-foreclosure alternatives (which include short sale).Please don’t hesitate to send me a message if you would like any additional info.Good luck!