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. 

They can help explain your position to the court and the building department.How did you find this contractor?

Starting over with a new property manager with a new listing can be a positive, as Airbnb and others reward new listings with additional exposure, especially if you are headed into the busy season.

I would think long and hard about the positives and the negatives .. and if you wish to go forward you got some great advice above.. good luck.