So, we have no choice, we can no longer allow common sense in operations, everything, EVERY interaction MUST be documented to the most absolute detail from start to finish, it is the only way to eliminate the liability and risk of after-fact suites. 

I was able to negotiate with the seller to meet with the tenant before I bought and I let them have the choice to leave or go and if they stay then sign a lease for $1600 per month.

You may drastically lower your living expenditures and increase your capacity to save for future investments by renting out some of your units while you live in others.Starting with a duplex or triplex is a sensible choice, given your aims and money.

Think on things like the property's quality, prospective value, and desirability to tenants.Making use of an FHA loan with a small down payment is a wise choice.

Investigate your choices for financing, such as FHA loans, which sometimes have lower down payments.

It is sometimes appropriate to give the tenant a choice.

If you are looking for standard finishes/cabinets - amazon/wayfair/HD/lowes has plenty of choices.

I would give them the choice.

Is it a choice  I can make or there is any law that I must accept regardless of benefit or not?

As far as the providers go, check out the posters links in this and other SDIRA thread  who are "providers" or "professionals" - they are not allowed to outright promote themselves, but a lot of the ones providing answers are some of the great choices out there in who can help you with this.Good Luck, Dan Dietz