Those that want to stay and are good tenants will accept it and be more likely to stay long term if you give ample notice of your agenda and make a plan.

Are you planning to move from your current residence and rent the entire place or are you staying and renting a portion of it?  

I plan on staying in it for at least 6 years.

Jeff Beard, I'd stay away from Open Office.  

Try to stay focused on income producing things.Do not cut any corners to make something better looking.  

For renters you are best staying with the standard full flush toilets. 

Find some good brokers in the area that aren't just trying to up-sell you, who will let you know what to stay away from, and what's a good deal.

The house I live in is paid off and fully remodeled so I am comfortable staying here for the next 10+ years.  

The US government has is own calculator to compare the daily APOR and the rate you want to charge to a homeowner so that you can stay within, or know what category, you loan is falling under.

It takes a few weeks longer than normal, if you really stay on top of it and get the paperwork done as quickly as possible.