Others may really like it but figured out at the viewing that you're not going to relax your rules for their pets, prior evictions, income, allowing a business, etc., so hopefully you won't hear from them again.   

In my 2 prior situations it was 2-3 months of annoyance and then all was fine - with a lovely, improved property next door.

Based on comparable comps, my property has some good appreciation and I’m an wanting to use this to acquire a another property.

For me, since I renovated my homes mainly myself, is looking back at what I didn't do.For example, I renovated a house, rented it, and when I looked at my second house one of my first comments was "I must remove this popcorn ceiling" but in my previous house it didn't even occur to be to remove it.I compare what I did to my houses and there's this clear evolution in my style and capabilities.

The prior owner may be able to amend the petition to substitute you as the plaintiff.

.- Located in suburban area.Tearing down two walls and removing the upstairs w/d would not be very expensive so if it would be worth it to do this prior to moving out, it is something I would consider.

These units seem to rent the quickest for me compared to my other units in other areas.

It is basically: you buy a home and live in it, rent out rooms (other units if multi family), and have the renters pay the majority of the mortgage, leaving you with extra $$ compared to the avg market rent for where you live.

Her husband passed some years prior.

I would like to try to lock this up prior to her getting the appraisal and listing it.