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

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.

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

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.

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. 

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".

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.

@Lucas HannonTo prepare for a multifamily property investment, read books on real estate investing, network with investors, analyze deals using tools like BiggerPockets, stay updated on real estate news, improve credit, collaborate with professionals, understand Texas landlord-tenant laws, develop a strong investor mindset, and set clear goals.Good luck!