The clear solution is to simply follow the eviction proceedings as you normally would.Here is one legal sensitivity you need to be aware of. 

You get a deduction for the contribution, the gains grow tax-free and as long as you use the proceeds for health-related expenses the funds come out tax free as well. 

@Pixel Rogue The cash out proceeds should be for business purposes such as investing in another RE project. 

I see you guys are having issues as investors, wondering if anyone has had experience on the consumer side?

House hack another property with a low down payment loan and use the remainder or the proceeds to either renovate or purchase another investment property?  

But I strongly urge anyone to always get Aldermanic support before proceeding because it makes life--and the entire project / process--a whole lot easier. :)IN SUM: Based on what you've shared, it sounds like you won't need to rezone if you just want to build a duplex.

Home went to tax sale county kept excess proceeds.

BTW, it is illegal for a seller to receive any proceeds from the short sale,  however,  they may be qualified for relocation $$$ or other reimbursable expenses.   

It’s doable, just more difficult, time consuming, with a lot more “contacts” needed for each “sale”. 

I believe if something happens and the tenant only has it in their name I am unable to get the proceeds because the check will be written to them.