Here is a small kitchen we did back in the day: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/610-Texas-Ave-N-Hopkins-MN-55343/1877918_zpid/ The cabinets were from ADI Supply, solid wood, soft close doors, ball bearing hinges, etc. 

If it does get to the point where you would have to evict him, you want to make sure you do it correctly and know what to anticipate up front (keeping in mind that nothing ever goes "by the book" in landlording and you have to  know how to handle the inevitable curve balls).  

Who wants to move with frigid temperatures and slushy streets?

I am eager to get the ball rolling so any and all advice is welcomed.Thank you!

You need to work FSBO and off market pocket listings.The reason negotiating price after a inspection is a negative is because sleaze ball investors in the past have used that as a standard negotiating tactic regardless of what the inspections find.

Thats why some agents price the house low so they can get the ball rolling with the bank.

Potomac Ave metro area near Eastern Market and extending down Penn Ave toward the river has new condos, Navy Yard near the ball park, near Catholic U, Petworth, Stadium Armory.

As others have said try to avoid analysis paralysis and get out to meetups and network to get the ball rolling. 

Its one thing the franchisor giving OK to me, but its a completely different ball game for me to get the loan.

Thank you, @Richard Ball@Mark Nolan Thank you!