In the meantime I’ve been making improvements to the properties I own to enhance the rent.

@Justin Scott DealMachine is a great source that lists the associated addresses and phone numbers to the distressed home through the enhanced search link.

You can even use the proposed rent as qualifying income to enhance your buying power. 

Account Closed I can see two implementations of small houses:Small house park constructed using shipping containers to enhance a modern look and keep costs down with reasonable square footage with shared amenitiesSmall houses built as a larger assisted living community.

William Edwards You might want to look into an eQRP (enhanced qualified retirement plan) versus using an SDIRA.

I've seen a number of buildings that have 20-40 small spaces for rent to cosmetic type business - hair, nails, massage, etc. 

Consider design changes that will enhance security.You need to do periodic inspections of your rental property and charge for damages as they occur.

Or, if you put some money into fixing up interiors or enhancing curb appeal, could you bump rents to $1200?   

The building has the potential for 4-5 tenants- hair stylists, massage therapists, artists or office space.  

Lots of room for additional bedroom and enhancements.