This way I can finally move out and get out of my parents hair, we’re all sick of me living there still.

But, I would caution having someone move in the day after your tenant moves out. 

I'd move in, with a pit bull. 

Due diligence is done before they move in. 

This way I can finally move out and get out of my parents hair, we’re all sick of me living there still.

I've always had tenants move on on their own after years of renting.

This would allow you to eventually plan strategically to move into the new house and convert your current primary into an investment property... to then 1031 into your next project(s). 

I'm not sure what you would be "defending in court" if you've known about this issue since last year and have neglected to address it.2) Get the rental license in place BEFORE you move in a tenant is the biggest takeaway here.

Still calling around to see if I can find a realtor to go ahead and become the POC - take calls / relay - while I perform the move ins/outs, etc.Again - thanks everyone for your comments!

Due to the time constraints, you would need a pretty competent electrician, and plumber.I'm not sure what the cost would be, but it might be an additional option l.