Searches for the LLC though yield results saying that the LLC is "permanently revoked."

You found it a lot easier than usual, but WHEN you have a vacancy or a repair that has to be made, it will cost you money.I wouldn't consider the financing to be a permanent solution either.

All property must have a permanent thermostatically source of heat. 

It would be a good deal if my wife and daughter were going to live in the house permanently. 

Do you want to boot this tenant if she is a permanent “guest”?

The problem is that they are now wanting to move other family in permanently & offering boarding temporarily to other family during the holiday season.

Many of them have so many layers of paint on the walls, that it's permanent state is literally "tacky", both in texture and in appearance. 

The site only says that the borrower must "Occupy the SONYMA-financed home as their permanent residence."

A general solution to this is to have a mixed portfolio with unleveraged properties to cover those excess expenses.Also consider the quality of the neighborhood you invested in, because if it is poor, you may have permanent costs associated with vacancy, etc.

Also check the longer term appreciation in the specific neighborhood as a LTR or permanent home.