Reach out with your options and offers. 

@Brett Baker I would recommend reaching out to @Josh Green.

Reached out to owner of neighboring property How did you finance this deal?

Just keep in mind the process can take a little longer since you’d need to work with contractors and follow FHA’s requirements.4.Your End Game: Whether you’re planning to stay long-term, rent it out, or sell once the work is done, it’s important to have your exit strategy mapped out.

Do you have a particular system or software that’s been a game-changer for you?

2) Many flat fee PMC's charge whether property vacant or occupied, tenant paying or not.Lots of games also played with Maintenance fees.

Will reach out, hopefully we can chat more soon.

She will probably game the system for the next 6-12 months, but that's what you get buying a property with a non-paying tenant in place, in an anti-landlord city. 

The rental demand in the area has been consistent, and duplexes offer the flexibility of house hacking or scaling into multi-family investing over time.With your experience in construction and remodeling, you’re already ahead of the game—fix-and-flips or BRRRR projects in Kansas City could be a perfect fit for you. 

Like I said earlier, I am new to the game but learning as much and as fast as possible.