Take the area you’re interested in and ask for any property addresses they manage in that area, then look and see if you can find old expired rental listings for those addresses.  

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.

This means you may be able to meet the 2-year residence test even if, because of your service, you didn’t actually live in your home for at least the 2 years during the 5-year period ending on the date of sale.And...Period of suspension.The period of suspension can’t last more than 10 years.

As far as this current eviction goes, I would give the tenant a set date to pay his rent, and if he doesn't pay I would start with the eviction process immediately.

The realtor has told me that the interior is also in good shape, just with dated cabinetry and appliances.

Finally she told me a date Jan 14th shed be able to send the money.

The numbers of filters including expired MLS listings, liens, vacancy, divorce, bankruptcy, and so on are impressive.  

The other option to avoid the eviction route, would be to offer cash for keys, which is still a costly route but can be done relatively quickly.My recommendation at this point would be to push close date to the next week and do your final walkthrough the morning of closing, that way you'll know with certainty if these tenants are still there or they've vacated.Good luck!

Is there anything that can be done to hold HUD accountable to the closing date.

I found one a while ago and also found out that there was a court date set where the county wanted to hear from all parties with an interest in the property.