The seller initially balked. a few months later after the house sat on the market I resubmitted my offer and the seller accepted.

Best bet is to find that for any area you are looking into to get confirmed numbers.

Should i make an initial introduction when we close on the house?

As i mentioned, i told her to move out initially and she has reacted saying she'd be homeless vs taking responsibility and saying she can make other arrangements which was also unexpected for me (i know for a fact she has a partner and family nearby)I think I will maybe give her a day or two to cool down and approach again - then tell the prospective tenant what's going on if i cannot reach an agreement with the current tenant. 

I believe that the best bet with both strategies is value add real estate.

If you put down more than 10% than you only have 5 more years of MIP, but if your initial downpayment was less than 10%, the MIP lasts the life of the loan.

That narrows it down I bet!   

if your are incorrect on that number and not certain on any of the initial cost and timelines then I would not do it.I guess what I am trying to say is I do not think you have the capital/access to it, knowledge of the actual numbers, and connections to get the rehab finished to move forward.

Early to Middle will be your best bet.

Account Closed - Hey Eric, I was able to set up an initial call through RenttoRetirement's website.