Go to some networking events in the area and meet other investors. 

I encourage your friend to forward the unredacted prom note to the SEC via this link https://www.sec.gov/tcr Click on Submit a Tip.

But keep in mind if your using money you cant afford to get back then buying action property might not be appropriate for your current endeavors and its better to just buy open market were you can do proper due diligence and know you have a build-able site.

There is a web site that lists all the section 8 housing, so people might be also be looking there. 

I use the RESPtracker app.

Please click the button that says Sign in With BiggerPockets.

Or take the proceeds and do the next project.

Go with the HELOC.

Like Iowa , SC IL and more to follow..  

Make the place nicer or lower the price to get bargain shoppers.