Get an attorney and get these losers out then hire a property manager to properly vet any future tenants! 

Would the 9-year balloon concern you, knowing you'd need to refinance or pay off the balance at potentially higher market rates in the future?

The HML covered 100% of the $32,500 rehab budget through drawbacks.Refinance: Post-rehab, I refinanced into a primary mortgage, creating 25.5% equity in the property.Future Financing: I plan to leverage the property with a HELOC to access up to $86,000 in capital for future deals.

If you opened the exchange with the intent to hold the property for investment, and then in the future circumstance changed which caused you to reconsider the use of the replacement property and convert it to personal use, then a period of time less than two years might be reasonable.  

We are looking to building some fourplexes in the near future in the area - when you say expand your portfolio - what are you looking for ?

I am looking to purchase more rental properties in the near future.

Check with your lender about any owner-occupancy requirements tied to your mortgage.Market Analysis: If you plan to rent it out in the future, take a close look at rental market trends in your area.

Quote from @Spencer Elliott: Long story short, land is on loan and I’m purchasing a manufactured lot as a temporary home/future ADU to my final build.

I may look at out-of-state investing in the future, but I think good deals can be found locally (which I think you acknowledged). 

I'm looking forward to the future with everyone!