And for the record there is a HUGE difference in the amount of odor in a unit from 3rd hand smoke which is what carries in in your person when you smoke like clothes smell and breathe smell vs the smell you get when there’s actually smoking in the unit.

A detailed financial analysis and property inspection will help uncover any surprises. 

Real estate investors are sitting on an untapped goldmine of financial leverage through EIN Corporate Credit, a strategic tool many overlook.

Especially when you frame having an eviction on their record, etc, etc. to the tenant.

Quote from @Jeff Nash: Take a look at Independent Financial.  

If you need financial help, ask under the "Finance, Tax, and Legal" forum.

I also did not know the 3 different processes which are in place to inform the public via the public record of foreclosures/defaults.I thought everything was done via a court and that the process to access the data i wanted was as easy to find/retrieve in other states as it is in FL.

Your dilemma boils down to two priorities: maximizing your investment growth versus creating financial stability for your personal residence.

It’s a good idea to confirm you have a path to record title in a way that’s financeable, even though this isn’t a standard fee-simple sale.The big question is whether it’s reasonable to pay a market-rate price when you’re not actually scooping up the land.

If you're financially stable, have an emergency fund, and have a buy [box] get into the trending C class neighborhoods and buy value.