However, I didn't lay out what that seller financing offer would look like because I'm really not sure if a deal can be made or how that financing would look.I'm hoping to find a way to get the home owner some money in her pocket if possible, although I need room for an investor to fix the issues and hopefully buy the lot back from the auto repair shop.

Possibly one you have a relationship with. 

Just saw the news , over 1000 structures destroyed and possibly 28,000 in danger . 

Possibly some questions to ask yourself: How much higher is the cash flow in Akron?

BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Now, with respect to crowdfunding, the pertinent characteristic for you would be the returns required by those investors - perhaps they are lower than other investors, but it's also possible they expect higher returns.

Herein lie possibilities of lucrative ventures; here are myths that even a hardened investor would consider runway.

You definitely want to have the right insurance and make it as safe as possible IMO.

If this is not possible, take some time to get to know and be-friend the other HOA board members before you waste money with an attorney.

The best market is likely a "Good" cash flow market that you have some ties to, in some way shape or form, or one that is a reasonable drive from where you live, if practical/possible.