When we lived there up until last year, 1-2x a year there would be a clog that would cause a backup of sewage in the downstairs tub and toilet.

Can you buy a duplex in Arkansas and live in one side just to get your feet wet and make sure you like the area?

Is this a LT residential interest or more like a shared sober house living situation?

It's actually harder if you are currently living in the property, want to cash out, and then have it as a rental as you haven't proven to the bank that the property will cash flow $600 a month on top of the NEW mortgage costs. 1.

Have a client that does sober living homes here in B/CS.

Was it for a place to live for work before they found a permanent location or was it used for someone wanting to stay in the area as a 2nd home for the winter months?

Where I live, we still have a severe shortage of homes--median time on market is still 7 days and it would likely be shorter if not for delayed negations being the norm. 

I am about to lose my car my place to live basically my life.

The brother and his son had been living in the house, free of charge, for years, and were gaming the system.

Unless you want to live in that district, I would avoid any and all purchases in an area like that.