Before closing this was not clear to me, so I could have read some general advice which did not include some stuff I needed.I think had to do again, I'd find a local guy in the community who can prove to me they know all the government programs well and had done many challenging evictions.I'd potential advice future buys reading this, to consider hiring a eviction attorney prior to closing, in adition to who is doing your closing.

The date for the tenants to vacate the property should be a date prior to the closing date and not after. 

Prior to this I hadn't heard of house hacking nor Bigger Pockets. 

You may also have to make all the required improvements to the infrastructure (i.e. sidewalks, right of way dedications, road widening, sewer, stormwater, etc.) prior to filing for final plat.

Type of property: MultifamilyLocation of property: Asheville NCPurpose of financing: Cash out refinance / constructionType of financing sought: Not sure, seeking recommendations for optimal strategyCurrent or prior ownership of real estate: Currently own primary residenceOccupancy: owner-occupiedValue of property at present and/or your offer price: 250,000 Anticipated or actual appraisal issues: There aren't that many similar properties in my area so comps may be difficult on the duplex.

How wealthy was the prior owner.

The final piece of this strategy is using rental income of the prior rental that is in place and the new rental income towards debt to income ratio.

Dadi if I bought OOS, I'd still want to go to the area and experience the city & neighborhood, and see the properties for myself...I know a lot of OOS investors don't do that, which, to me, is a failure of due diligence in most circumstances...it's one thing if you have a team of boots on the ground who are highly competent, and who have proven themselves across dozens of prior deals in that city--in that case, I might take their word for certain things... 

You can also lookup online or ask planning department for prior cases and the final decision on whether the zoning change was approved.

Do you notify tenants prior to closing to hold payments?