I would make sure to talk to your local handyman and explain to him you are about to move out of state and would call him if you needed something. 

Let me explain. 

The responses from some Real Estate “professionals” in this thread explains why real estate agents and representatives wear the badge of honor of being nosey, careless, borderline illegal and non-compliant with the most basic regulations and elemental  ethics.

The best thing to do is contact the county tax assessor explain the estimated purchase price and ask how this will impact the annual property taxes.

I am going to try and concisely explain what happened.  

Natalie did a great job explaining the technical aspects of deducting BPCON travel costs, but her post assumes that an investor already operates their business, which you do not.

It explains how to do it without being annoying or spammy.

I agree that someone else paying doesn't not make them a tenant but a) this guy had been a tenant and b) I only mention it because of what I already explained above in #1.5.

Your loan officer should be able to explain to you the pros and cons of each option specific to you scenario but general guidance typically says to go conventional if you can.I'm happy to answer any other questions you have about both programs.

I have also tried to explain her its in her interest to let us paint the house and rent asap but nothing is getting across, she basically wants something in return for us to be able to paint.