I know for a residence there are certain notices and time lines that need to be followed, but what about in this situation?

Either or would work.My other option is to purchase a nicer personal home (2br, 2ba, more sqft) and rent out my current primary residence for the $400/mo net profit.

anything that is a single family residence/mobile home the safe act/DF applies to it.look up Ohio's ruling of the mobile home's and renting to own/lease option contracts

I am an OP resident that needs some legal guidance regarding my rentals in Missouri.Thanks!

I own several rentals and rent, out of choice mostly.I’ll probably have 20 rentals before I buy a primary residence

I'm clear with my residents that I own the property, what to expect of me and what I expect of them. 

@Kevin BBest advice: Call the city's code enforcement:https://www.chandleraz.gov/residents/neighborhood-resources/neighborhood-services/code-enforcementJust say that you had a "family" or group of friends apply to lease your home, but they all seem to be unrelated.

A few more seasoned investors have told me, perhaps controversially, that most cities place such onerous zoning restrictions and are completely inactive in aiding affordable house because lower income and lower-mid income residents are such a net loss to the cities, i.e. little tax revenue and big consumers of city services.

I would technically still be living there to claim it as my legal residence.

Unfortunately, my only real estate experience to date is my primary residence.