Recently my employer downsized and I’m making 50% less income.

If you can find a 'prefinished slab' company, you should be able to get a regular size kitchen done in granite/quartz for <$2000.IMHO, it is worth it and can justify a rent increase.

Should I use something like propstream to find all acreage that fits my size parameters then just start doing drive-bys to see if it looks like it would work?

This is not a one size fits all game - everyone is different.

Long story short, they recommend a process that basically looks like...Soil scientist --> (septic engineer IF needed) --> site plan --> county approval...We've spoken to a few soil scientists and they all quote 2k-5k to analyze the property for an appropriately sized septic system. 

This significant decline in mortgage rates could be a reaction to a worse-than-expected July employment report and recent stock market volatility, according to Sam Khater, Freddie Mac's chief economist.2.

Make the large primary photo your backyard pool, and include the room with the king size bed, in the primary photo collage.

Even in this scenario I think there are deals to be done, as long as you buy for the right price and employ the right strategy that will allow you to cashflow.

I expect to grow to that size eventually, but that day is not today. 

Size doesn't matter, it's the fact that  you are getting your first deal done!