More of a temporary stay whereas I have heard Section 8 tenants almost never leave. 

Me an my guys do it all the time, one section gets jacked up at once and they build a temporary wall and then throw in the Lally columns and take the wall down.

Creative things sellers can do sell their house-Seller contributions-seller funded permanent buy down-seller funded temporary buydown-owner financing-contract for deed-seller second-lease option and lease purchase-wraparound and assumable mortgageTwo: creative things buyers can do to purchase a home-gift funding-selling and refinancing existing assets-nonoccupant co-borrowers-using a 401(k)-temporary IRA transfer-pledged asset mortgage-equity transfer and bridge loan-employer assisted mortgageThree: creative things lenders can do to finance a transaction:-lender funded buydown-Fannie Mae's my community mortgage-running scenarios with automated underwriting systems-adjusting amortization period to lower payment-adjusting interest rates to cover closing costs-state, province, and local grant or bond programs-mortgage credit certificate-private lendingAll the three players above, the seller, buyer, and lender, can bring creative solutions to the table to get a house sold." end quoteMost brokers don't know these either, or know them and don't inform - teach their agents.This is through my direct experience.

If you are doing a house hack, this living situation is most likely temporary. 

learned a good lesson on this one: In the future don't make a permanent decision based on temporary situation.

You got to ask for a lower price, closing costs covering, temporary buy down.

The benefit of you picking up this property is 1) You are now paying towards a property you own vs a rental (building equity), 2) You have the option of turning down your expenses a little bit if necessary (PM fee, vacancy fee and etc) 3)This is a temporary arrangement as you can up and move somewhere in a year and still have an investment property afterwards vs renting and having nothing after a year occupying the rental. 

If a tenant communicates with me proactively about a temporary issue and they are a good tenant, I may waive the late fee.

If you can't find tenant, best you can do is you 1031 in different market but do your DD properly, do NOT believe 100% what realtor says, or you can do for temporary 1031 DST before 1031 again in the future with direct ownership.

I don't think there's a right or wrong here b/c the monthly loss would be temporary and minimal, but stacking capital and staying patient for a less volatile BRRRR conditions is attractive.