Hi @Ellen Feiss I agree with @Ty Coutts that you should start with informal, friendly, face-to-face conversations with the tenants to establish rapport, especially as you have some lead time here before next April.People don't like surprises or having to scramble, so if you are able to let them know your plans in advance, if they are reasonable people they should appreciate the extra lead time.This is especially true if their rents are currently very under market - they will have sticker shock when they look at what other units are renting for, and have to spend more time finding a new unit (if you'll be asking them to leave).If you have to move into one of the units yourself, I'm surprised you (or your lender) didn't make it a condition of the purchase and make the seller have the unit vacant for you.Sooner or later in rental real estate, you will have to establish a relationship with an eviction attorney.

It's a real pain to enforce but it's worth it.The majority of carriers right now have a loss rule on new business that varies but goes something like this... they will not accept your new policy if you have a loss in the last 3 or 5 years.

Consulting with a real estate attorney or CPA is recommended.Good luck!

A Section 1031 exchange, often referred to as a “like-kind exchange,” allows for the deferral of capital gains taxes when you reinvest the proceeds from the sale of real property into another real property of like kind, used for investment or business purposes.Unfortunately, you cannot use a 1031 exchange in this scenario because the sale of a primary residence and the purchase of a small business do not meet the “like-kind” requirement.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Hello everyone! I am looking to meet new investors and ones that are looking to sell property.

That means you have virtually no experience in Real Estate.  

I recommend scheduling a call with a real estate lawyer.

Gross negligence is very real. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.