I wouldn't mind spending the time on rehab, and seeing as how I will be using a low down payment to owner occupy for a year I should have some reserve funds to do upgrades.

I love RE because it's helped both my husband and I find the motivation to get out of debt and have a wonderful financial future.

Sounds like you're motivated and ready to tackle this new adventure...you're in good company here!

Mind your own business, the tenants circumstances have nothing to do with you, And dont offer her anything.

That is not your problem their buddies changed their mind and these two need more time than the others to move.Do NOT agree to take the extra week out of the SD. 

Mind you I have bought and seasoned and cash out refi many times houses and condos that  I bought from tax auction. 

Sounds like you're motivated and ready to tackle this new adventure...you're in good company here!

Certainly the one in the store will cost more, but most people would gladly pay extra for the value of peace of mind."

I did a quick search, and found some people who said they had borrowed against their TSP for real estate investing purposes, but I was wondering if I could pool the hive mind for some more details on the process.When borrowing from the TSP do you arrange it through the TSP or is it a 3rd party lender with the TSP as collateral?

Tell this to the bank manager or relationship manager, they’ll be motivated to work the system for you.