We also made a deal with the second position lender to get some of his invested capital back which would've been completely lost in the foreclosure process.

I am not really in a position to purchase my first property just yet, but I am getting all my financials in order and saving up to hopefully buy something next year.

The Fair Market Rent (FMR) on the HUDuser.org website is the Median Rent for the are based on actual rent surveys. 

You may also be able to check the website to see what they registered your current use as...perhaps your county doesn't default to a non-agricultural use.

Also, are there any social media websites with groups that I could network with that highlight investors & wholesalers? 

The second lien also means you’re in a junior position if the buyer defaults, so you’ll want to be aware of that risk too.Overall, owner financing can be a win-win, but it’s important to have everything structured properly to protect your interests.Cheers,William

I go to the IRS website. 

Comes up positive?

I purchased a duplex in May of this year and moved into the bottom unit with the intention of renting the top unit as well as the sf I moved out of which would put me in positive cashflow (the top unit of the duplex does not cover the duplex mortgage entirely on its own). 

Very few are in financial positions where tax strategies should be prioritized in their real estate business outside of perhaps timing and tax consequences of selling real estate.