City recently did a building inspection and we noticed the tenant is smoking in the unit (cigarettes and marijuana), food waste everywhere leading to building pest issues, and there are 5 people living there now (3 adults and 2 kids).

I live in DFW now but grew up in Abilene and do a lot of business there. 

And I was living below them so it made it tough as I was going through the eviction process with them.

When we sold the house for a large profit, it was difficult to determine who got what profits and the CPA struggled to navigate how to file taxes since I lived in the house for over two years.

I know you don't have money for a downpayment yet, but when you do, rent out rooms or buy a duplex or triplex and live in one side and rent out the others.  

I’d even consider finishing the basement, just well enough for me to live down there, so I could rent out ALL the units.I’d save all my cash and look to refi the property in 1-2 years out of the FHA mortgage, so I could use it again if necessary.

Look for off-market deals, seller financing opportunities, or even house hacking a small multi-family with an FHA loan (3.5% down) if you plan to live in one unit.For creative financing, explore seller financing, subject-to deals, and lease options.

I used to live in the lower mainland but invested where the numbers work like Vancouver Island or Northern BC.

Living in a camper van for 3 years while working remotely is impressive — that kind of adaptability definitely carries over to real estate.

So you can buy a four flat, live in one unit and rent the other three, but you have to live in one unit on the site.