My understanding is if they are threatening bodily harm to you or the neighbors or are committing a felony on the property then you can still evict them.

@Caleb Ryan I've got to make a habit of using Facebook more as I joined a few groups but have yet to really interact either them.

I specifically do NOT want to list properties as an agent and if I can't do it it legally, ethically, and in a way that fits my needs, no harm no foul.

Chris,  Read Atomic Habits by James Clear! 

Local codes rule on whether it is legally habitable, but lenders also face issues in selling these loans in the secondary market because of liability/risk issues and poor understanding of the rules there as well.

Many people use hard money and private money for flips - if you're buying it to house hack then a conventional loan should work as long as the house is habitable and in overall adequate condition. 

I am finishing out the interior myself (DIY): Insulation, Drywall, paint, cabinetry, and tub, buying material bit-by-bit every payday to get the main unit habitable, rent it out, then refinance.

If you see anything that exceeds your budget or comfort level rescind the offer and as long as you do it within your inspection period no harm done.

We don’t know any PMCs to recommend in the area mentioned, but since selecting the wrong PMC is usually more harmful than selecting a bad tenant, you might want to read our series about “How to Screen a PMC Better than a Tenant”:https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/3094/91877-how-to-screen-a-pmc-better-than-a-tenant-part-1-services-and-processesWe recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

I may be wrong (it happens at least once per year) but I predict we'll see short-term rental performance drop in the next 1-2 years as people return to normal travel habits and Landlords scramble to stay competitive.