Maybe being a limited partner with some of the really good syndicators out there is an option to this route. 

The way I see it, I have 2 options: 1) inform her of her responsibility to turn on the heat or be liable for any damages caused by the cold weather or 2) turn on the heat myself.

I have two options.

I would go with option A.

@Karen WanamartaThe zoning is R2, which includes a wide variety of options that includes multifamily, which is defined in the general plan below in this excerpt. 

This will either eliminate or open different options for you.3.

Yes, use of single office space did die off with COVID, but because there was not an option. 

Since I'm a new immigrant with no credit score, a DSCR with 30-35% down payment is my only option, so the 50K need to include that down payment alongside all other costs (closing, rehab, etc). 

Once they are leased, then you can take over from there.There are several software options if you want to self manage.

They have decent rental markets, and there are options where you could get in with a 20% down payment.