However, as I mentioned in my original post, my immediate goal is to move out of our current townhouse into a larger single-family home that better suits my family’s needs (we have a baby and a big dog).

I don't think the estate was being decietful, but their dearly departed originally di have 8 acres but sold off parts along the way resulting in a net of 1.8 acres. 

And the ones that were originally built have been renovated to become a SFH.

Also, securing financing is no different than site built unless you're dealing with  someone that has no experience originating loans. 

Can I purchase the rods and charge back to tenant as missing/damaged window treatments when originals were blinds?

I’ve got some buildings with great interest rates that just won’t cash flow with less than my original 20% equity.

If you do buy a pre foreclosure and follow all the rules and sell within 36 months any profit 80% has to go back to the original owner  who was in foreclosure.Since I made living doing foreclosure rescue prior to this . the new laws removed that activity from my business..

The original investment was a bond?

Originally posted by @Salome Ditmars:Any tips on how to start with this?

My original SFR was 1100sf and I added 2 units: an 800sf SB9 unit and a 750sf ADU (converted garage plus addition).