Well now it's empty and market rent is $1295 vs $1300 for Section 8/ HUD program.

Well...

Well, surprise, surprise the phony investment firm up and disappeared.

You will probably want to engage an engineer to provide an engineered plan for the lots and attorney who frequently presents variance cases.

Quote from @Jaikevis Reams: In order to put a property under contract I need to provide proof of funds I know that I can get that from a hard money lender but I don’t meet there criteria for a loan approval what should I do? 

Also if you have any more info on it thats not well known if you could please let me know thank you

It sounds like you're well on your way to creating generational wealth.

For many years I was contacted by the housing office to provide input of my rents, both Section 8 and market rented units and participated in their annual surveys. 

Many investors prefer to work with experienced local property managers to oversee day-to-day operations and ensure the property is well-maintained.For apartments, they can be solid investments due to economies of scale, but it's important to carefully assess the location, rental demand, and potential for appreciation.

Work at establishing in-person relationships that will serve you well over time, not just one-and-done.