It's really your choice if you want to select a home that has already been leased prior to closing or not. 

Despite only renting for two months, this tenant's aggressive behavior is creating a hostile living environment for other residents.Specific Issues:He complains about our lack of notice when entering the property during our own move, despite prior notification.He has moved items around the house without permission.His communication has been condescending and confrontational.He installed a surveillance camera in a common area, violating the lease agreement.He banged on the door because he couldn't use the smartlock code properly.Considered Actions:We plan to serve him with a notice to vacate.We are considering having a constable with us when we serve him the notice.Questions:Should we just give him warnings considering that his actions may not improve?

So if you have the property for a total of 10 years, moved in at year 8, little value or tax advantage.

Monthly pre-tax income for household (minimum $5000)7.)

Politely and clearly, make it extra clear that all information will be verified including income prior to the signing of any lease.  

Repairs made while the property is your primary residence are not deductible, but improvements can increase your cost basis, reducing future capital gains tax when you sell.

However, there is no specific holding period contained in the tax code or regulations and there is no "safe harbor." 

Additionally, the right of redemption only applies if the property was owner occupied during the 90 days prior to the sale and this is not the case here. 

I do intend to stay close to home - but home provides only annual opportunities and I’m looking for year round possibilities with tax deed properties. 

If you are raising capital from people you don’t have a prior relationship with, and even people who you do, they would regard you as serious only if you had a professional prepared PPM and Operating Agreement.