If a multi-unit do you owner occupy the unit. 3) What time frame do I have to give them to vacate the premises?

When they run out of places to stay, they move to another municipality to start over with a clean slate.Every now and then you will run into someone that can track anyone across the country that uses utilities. 

Hey all,My wife and I just bought our first small multi family (fourplex) that we intend to owner occupy.

I have not gotten started in multi family yet but I am investing in single family in the same area, and I saw this post.  

Built for multi-family use in 1946.

1-4 Units on a strap is considered residential multi-family. 5+ is commercial. 

Tracking down the owner can be difficult, your agent can find their name and tax address, but they may not respond top a letter.

In my experience, it is an excellent tool for tracking incoming calls and being able to match the marketing that generated that call (i.e. a different number for different mailings, etc.) but I always found it to be cumbersome to make outgoing calls from, considering a cell phone is pretty simple to use.

Ideally, I’d like to buy a SFH or small multi unit with a VA loan where we can buy at a discount or force appreciation with some renovations while living there to gain equity quickly, then rent it out or sell when we move.Any advice on some areas with a reasonable commute to the Naval Station, good schools and low crime?

Unless the tenant is gainfully employed and can be tracked down, it may be futile.At a minimum complete your final accounting and send the demand letter.