Got a call from the tenants mother on Tuesday morning - she said her son (my tenant) was shot nine times this past Saturday & is in intensive care, surgeries, etc. 

I inherited a partnership in a 22 unit commercial building with 8 restaurants, a grocery store, a couple of personal care services, and various other businesses.

@Justin Smith Bernie Madoff and every other scammer also did deals with & thru family & friends.Just be careful and good luck!

I would focus on homes with dysfunctional floor plans.

You will take care of repairs under say $200 or $300.

I use problems like this to go an check out the problem and then the entire property while I'm there, looking for other problems, but also assessing HOW the tenant is taking care of the property.  

For the community development dept, you'll need proper plans (architect), site survey, permits, etc. when you're ready. 

It’s great that you’re cash flow positive and planning your next move.

However, are you planning to do a 1031 exchange, or is this a primary residence? 

Be careful not to violate any Fair Housing laws during this process.