When the appraisal comes in short Fannie routinely will amend (based on my personal experience and observed others in my community) to the appraised value (within reason-- less than 10 percent reduction).

I was thinking to house hack my first property however, I am really uncomfortable with major repairs and bad neighborhoods.

This is an interesting topic, and I'm sure I'm not gritty at all - I don't like conflict or being uncomfortable.

Is there anyone here who routinely has success with retail-level rehabs, Sheriff Sale deals, and the tax sale?

(would rather underestimate returns than overestimate) Began to add a daily routine,  and daily checklist of little tasks to do throughout the day.

Chattanooga's popularity is increasing because of Amazon's and Volkswagen's investment in the area, and the city's routine growth over the years.

When I first started out I updated my lease routinely when I found out something the hard way.Since they are on a month to month, you can send them a 30 day notice that you will not be renewing their lease or as Kim said offer to let the new person attempt to qualify to be your tenant and let them fill out a rental application and screen them same as anyone else.If they refuse to leave and you choose not to rent to them and you have sent them proper notice per your lease and local laws then file for an eviction.

If you make it uncomfortable you may change their minds.Or offer them money to leave. 

It was overwhelming as well since there were so many things you have to think about.Today, buying a house is "routine" for me.

Makes for uncomfortable holiday diners if you don't.