Thanks for the vote morgan, unfortunately this was just a result of random research ive had

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

Yes, most lenders will require you to live in a primary residence before moving out, refinancing, or converting into a rental.

Welcome to BP fellow NYC resident!

That feature is bundled in a Resident Benefits Package I have as an addon through Second Nature. 

Another lesson I’ve learned is that buying a single family home as my primary residence to later lease to a tenant is a bad strategy unless I’m purchasing the property at a really low price.

Look into how your county handles properties of deceased residents who pass without a will or trust.  

We've gotten great residents who we met despite their original search on FF being way below market.

HI Guenevere, You can acquire your a primary residence from up to 1-4 units for as low as 5% with conventional or 3.5% FHA with a few exceptions.

Additionally, you may just want to ask your tenant to be mindful of the other residents by using some form of air freshener or scented candles etc. you would be surprised what a conversation can do, maybe you'll get a more favorable result.Best Chris