In case 2, the couple just backed out without seeking further evaluation. 

Right now I'm mostly seeking knowledge in real estate investing, and I hope to apply that within the next year so I can get started investing!

Jordan, I do not have experience with this type of situation but have you tried to seek help from someone local who is experienced dealing with the county and who does buy/sell in your area - it could be a broker or a lender who can help you and the current owner come up with an approach that works for all parties including the county office. 

. , go talk to a local bank that does portfolio lending (i.e will not sell mortgage your mortgage to Fannie/Freddie) and speak to someone in their residential dept.You may need someone in the commercial dept who can do acommercial line of credit across the other properties.If that fails, seek a private lender.There are also some brokerages (e.g Merrill Lynch) who will give you a loan against your non-retirement stock portfolio.

Get the problem fixed quickly, then if the tenant wants money you are in a much better position to negotiate.In terms of being held responsible, you need to seek the advice of an attorney.

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Generally they will tell you important things you should consider then recommend you seek professional advice in that area.

If a tenant requests an accommodation to allow them to get or keep a pet, your best option is to first seek more information from the tenant.

At some point, when your portfolio starts growing, you need to seek help of the team of professionals like property managers,  handymen, CPA, attorneys, good realtors (if you are out of state investor) etc.