That was when I had enough, and decided to end the lease.He has been living month-to-month for some time now. 

You will be living in someone else's house.

We purchased it with the intention of living in the Ground floor + BSMT apartment and renting the 2nd floor apartment.

Tenants should be paying the owner.Do you also live in the house?

Quote from @Vince Scipione: Yes, they are a popular choice where I live and work, however with the ever fluctuating cost of oil heat, many people have swapped over their boilers/furnaces to what is called a "Propane Gun" essentially it is a device that is affixed to the front of the furnace/boiler that injects the propane and ignites it.

another property to the portfolio, and a continued relationship with a live long client Lessons learned?

I live in California and invest in multiple states, if that matters.

I would love to hear any suggestions about where I should look to live in the area. 

As I build my career as an agent, I’m also passionate about real estate investing, specifically with a goal of purchasing multi-family, buy-and-hold properties where I can live in one unit and rent out the others.I’m here to network, learn from experienced investors, and contribute to the community.

For example, they won't need to cover your personal belongings (furniture, clothing, etc.) because you won't be living there.A landlord policy should cost about the same as a homeowner's policy; it just changes what is covered.