When I had my first home I commuted 50+ miles each way for work - it was what I could afford if I wanted to own. I

If each unit has their own, I can see them allowing it to be paid with how you phase the construction. 

This particular lot is next to a 15 unit and a 7 unit property I own.  I

If you are going on your own, I would save up and then one deal is done move that money to the next deal and so on.

He said he was interested in buying it under (lease to own) I said that was not a option so, two days later he said he was affected with COVID and didn’t want me to send him any messages to him,  saying was harassment, and denying saying anything about the 6 month of rent he offered to pay at front.

Can I transfer my house into a single-member LLC that I own? I

I'm new to Padsplit as well and I don't own one yet and looking into develop my own. I

You’ll have to decide on property management or dig in and learn about managing tenants on your own.  I

If searching on your own is not sufficient, try making a connection with a new real estate team - there are bound to be real estate teams specializing in investor-focused purchases2.

Scaling on your own is different than syndicating deals.