Its late for the advice, but replacing the subfloor probably would have been easier and quicker. 

Along with this is to make some cash a bit quicker to get more properties going.My long term goal is to have finical stability and freedom.I currently run a local service business and just hired a full time manager, so i have plenty of time to put into this new venture.

But if not, it would probably be more cost effective and quicker to evict the tenant yourself. 

Getting a SFH to me seems like the best option for a first property, should rent easily, get a little better cash flow since the rent is a little higher than multi-family units, and if need be should sell quicker if for some reason I need to unload it.  

It helps us make decisions about what to do to mitigate taxes much quicker.

REI is a "safer" bet in their eyes with quicker and larger returns. 

Not only can you receive more money (up to 85%), you can receive it quicker, and at a lower interest rate.

@Mack BaileyThe main benefits to a buyer is that using a subject to is much quicker, and can provide much greater leverage.

A foreclosure will likely cost $4000 to $5000.If you can mutually agree on a way the tenant/buyer leaves without going to court it should be cheaper and quicker for you even if you need to pay them some to agree to this.

It tends to be a quicker loan to close with less documentation required.