If you have the ability to relocate, I think house hacking is a tried and true strategy for any new investor. 

As a new investor, your best bet is to start small with an app like DealMachine or Propstream so you have direct control of your options.

What's the highest success percentage method to find a previous tenant's new address for this? 

Historically in EBR, though, once the exemption is in place, it is unlikely to be removed unless the property is reassessed, there is a complaint, or some other action occurs to bring non-owner occupancy to light, such as buying a new primary residence in the parish.

Would her income cover rent for a new home?

Always happy to talk shop and strategize with new and experienced investors alike.Cheers!

Hi Alejandro, I just had a new client (investor) from Toronto drive the short 8 hour drive to Indianapolis this weekend to do some research of the area with me. 

Very well versed with fix and flip (help create a full scope of work with phasing if you are new or out of state), we have three teams of contractors to get jobs done quicky (all licensed), long and short term rentals, and love the PadSplit concept for greater returns.

Hey Malachi, welcome to the BP community.Wishing you success on this new venture & I’d be happy to help however I can.

Quote from @Jinxiang Xu: New to being a landlord, and already forked out $20k for foundation repair on this rental house.