At least this next potential home is only a single story so I cant fall as far. 

Just like you, I leaned on BiggerPockets when I was starting out—super helpful!

They should have a process for this that will likely involve probate.

We have a buyer for the property and now it has been discovered that the corporation paperwork was submitted to the state as a charitable contribution even though we are listed as a not for profit organization and have been listed this way for well over 40 years.

And this seems to be effective. 

That is the thing that will eventually get you over the hump, not talking to realtors who, for the most part, don't know anything about working with investors and have heard the "once I get this first property, I am going to keep going" dialogue a million times.If you want to market yourself, the best thing to do is to walk a five-block radius that you really want to buy in.

Quote from @Maegan Quaife: I am not sure where to post this question, this is my first time on the BiggerPockets Forum.

The upstairs furnace is from 1982 according to the home inspector, this is the one that will need to be replaced. 

It is a very easy process, and the city is very helpful.

You can find some decent deals in Lawrence I just helped a customer close on a SFH last week.