I’m just trying to play it as safe as possible considering it’s been vacant for so long and I have no idea the condition in which the previous owner left things.  

Quote from @Jaclyn Spinelli: Quote from @Aristotle Kumpis: Are you looking for more of a cash flow play vs appreciation? 

Do you want to be in a growth play which has higher risk and higher upside?

Unless you bought RE a few years ago, created equity via successful BRRRR, flip, or do a combination you're just playing the appreciation game. 

.: I always play it by ear.

The STR, if purely an appreciation play,  is speculation to me. 

Tenants will play games:1) Leave a minor home alone - no one should enter!

Yes, I'd be looking to invest in a MF home (most likely 2-4 units) for a reposition play.

Hi Everyone, Im looking to get some advice on evicting a former owner who isn’t playing ball after a foreclosure sale.I purchased the Property on the 5th November, it appeared to be empty but turned out to be occupied.

BUT, it's an appreciation play.