The Sales Navigator feature allows for very specific (and unlimited) searches so you can better pinpoint the best people to network within your area.Once they accepted my connection I then reached out to them just asking if they were open to meeting and offer up any advice they may have.

Good luck to you and once again high praise for following your gut and getting others perspectives!

Accepting Section 8 can be a great way to add stability and I have found success with this approach.

The facts and challenges are-1) The house is listed for sale on the MLS and it’s “short sale listing approved by bank” leaves no deal. 2) The first lien holder, which is a FHA loan, is for foreclosing and the sale date is set for about 3 months from now. 3) The owner died and his estranged daughter now has the right to sell. 4) The estranged daughter has zero motivation to engage in the process. 5) The lender is owed about what the houses ARV might be after $75k in renovations and carrying costs. 6) I’ve been able to connect with the attorney handling the foreclosure in the interest of pursing buying the note who reports that since it is FHA they are unable to accept a short payoff.

You will need to be aware of your local laws, but I don't think that service animal stuff allows people to break a lease and certainly doesn't force an owner to accept an animal. 

If they accept, coordinate with them a date and time along with a locksmith so as soon as they are out of the house the locksmith can simultaneously change all the locks to the house.

We had multiple offers on this property and accepted a full-price offer with a high earnest money deposit.

I didn't screen my first renters well before accepting them.

@Joe Splitrock when a house is in foreclosure the bank won't accept less than full amount to reinstate the loan, so yes, an owner can accept rents, keep them, and is breaking no laws.

But, even if it does, there is one who will stop before us, call us by name and accept us into His family, and that is the Lord.