Especially since I understand this project requires a variance.

It's recommended to research and understand the market before investing, and consider consulting with a financial advisor or real estate investment professional for guidance.

Connect with a realtor who understands house hacking and has invested themselves 6.

As an owner I do understand the annoyance of this, especially if you were to back out of the deal and then having to deal with the issues of tenants worrying they'll be displaced, mismanaged upon sale, etc.

If you understand the tax implications of these decisions and are comfortable penning out your hold period scenarios for each, that will give you the best answer.

I understand how all the numbers work to make sense and it just has been more a being patient game when getting another property.

I understand its a personal choice for everyone but figured some people with experience can chime in!

This question is hard to understand, the grammar makes it hard to understand, and I think there are words missing. 

I understand the eagerness to get started, but slow and steady still wins the race.

Understand their fees, bid process, termination requirements, markups for work done, how they confirm fair bidding (especially if they have on-staff handyman).I would talk to the actual tenant in place to understand what their experience is with both property and management team.I would drive the area to understand how your property compares to others on the street/in the neighborhood.I would talk to other management companies and realtors to understand their understanding of the market, rent levels, etc.Basically, full due diligence and underwriting of the property.