buy owner occupied with existing tenants

[Brett Nissen]

I am trying to buy a multi-family rental property in the area of Jacksonville Beach or Neptune Beach in Florida. It would be an owner-occupied purchase (for FHA financing), but I am unsure how to handle a property that is already filled with existing tenants. What rights do I have as the buyer for removing tenants? Looking for insight on how to accomplish this sort of deal.

[Thomas S.]

Most state codes allow owner to evict for personal occupancy. Select the unit you want to move into and give the tenant proper notice.

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