Or should I try to find a deal now and start the loan process?

I understand the value of the location and that it could probably make me more in rent once my current tenants move on.

The taxing authority will actually assist you with that process (ie provide you the forms, etc).

After the year is up am I able to move out and rent my unit?

I have 50+ people on my contracting company only working on the houses I buy and am speaking from that experience starting with zero contractors less than 3 yrs ago and having been burnt very had multiple times throughout the process. 

Don't sell a property unless you have a solid plan to invest that money in a property that will produce better results or move you closer to your goals.

Specifically, I'm looking for insights on:Finding a reliable hard money lender who can finance the entire purchase and rehab costs.Strategies to present this deal to the lender to increase the chances of approval.Any potential pitfalls or things to watch out for in the BRRRR process, especially given the foreclosure status of the property.Tips on managing the rehab while tenants are already in place.Thank you in advance for your help!

Buying a SFH we will move into & Househack.

HELOC's are low cost, digital, cookie cutter no exception type processing- you fit in the box or not.

In the event that you do have a true squatter its a fairly standard eviction process which is unfortunate but does happen in this business.On a preventative note if you have a vacant unit you can put in a security system that uses cellular and you will get notification if anyone comes in.