We've worked out a deal and all should run smoothly now. 

If you do start looking for a home now by the time you find something it would realistically be a month+ from now(6), wait for closing(8), move(9), get ready to rent your prior residence(10), so it might not be an issue at all because you're getting pretty close to that 1 year with things going smoothly realistically you'll likely be at 1 year before you actually made it a rental.Just notifying the lender will not cause them to call it.

But you have other leverage to use first.Think about the deposit, for example, and communicating the benefits of a smooth move out.

What checklists does everyone follow and what kind of tips & tricks do you all have for making this process as smooth as possible?

He is a very smooth talker....If you email me, I will provide you all proof.

Hope it all goes smoothly for you!

fyi..I have done 2  HELOCs with PenFed pretty recently and the process was really smooth and painless.

The deal finder, is the person or people you have generating deals for you to invest in.2.The property manager- The person that will maintain your assets and insure everything is running smoothly and orderly for efficiency 3.

It happens quite often and if the deal is moving smoothly, the new buyer might just appreciate not waiting for an entire 90 day escrow.  

Section 8 like most things in life comes with a little in-air turbulence followed by a smooth landing.