We have experience with 2 family stick built but log home improvements are new to us. 

With things like the ONE Linden plan in Linden, which is a 50M plan to improve the neighborhood.

Unfortunately, the vast of them have houses and other buildings or improvements on them so I can't compare the public records. 

Best to invest the money you would spend on pursuing these claims on better management/tenant screening or building improvements that may attract better qualified tenants.

Our efficient project management ensured the renovations were completed quickly and within budget, while strategic marketing efforts highlighted the property's improved features, attracting buyers and maximizing the resale value.

Our efficient project management ensured the renovations were completed quickly and within budget, while strategic marketing efforts highlighted the property's improved features, attracting buyers and maximizing the resale value.

Consider long-term goals, market trends, improvements, tax benefits, and flexibility.

HELOC bank doesn't want their line used as a term loan on real estate they don't have collateralized and the bank that you apply for a loan for doesn't want your down payment to be borrowed.If you wanted to get the HELOC for home improvements then decide to draw on it for liquidity, had it sit in a bank account for a couple months and then applied for a MF loan and used it as the down payment, you'd have to answer no to the question, "is any part of the down payment borrowed".

If land is at a discount there may likely be extensive sitework costs - if you purchase an existing complex in a good location your improvements will increase rents/value with the opportunity for conventional financing. 

Given your situation, I think the best thing to do is 1) work on improving your credit and 2) look to house hack, preferably a duplex or fourplex where you live one unit and rent out the others.