But for you and any landlord, this is a situation in which a strong legal lease agreement, and an understanding of your local small claims court system is the best defense.

-I would not mind buying some acreage with a small house near where I live now, but it does appear the market is correcting even if just temporarily, and interest rates are high, so it doesn’t seem like a good time to buy right now.

This appears to be a owner finance arrangement with the now deceased mother.

I have the remaining balance and I also have the court fee Nd the September rent.

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Not sure where your building but I wouldn't accept anything less than 1.25% monthly rent/value..With the cost to build where it is, it appears that building single family for end users is the way to go..

I own properties in Oakland and I have been in court with the City of Oakland regarding Costa Hawkins.

This particular property is on an auction website, and it appears that the only way I can get inside the property is with the representation of a licensed agent.

I ask about these areas as they appear to be in the path of new development

This appears to have gone through auction proceedings (I don't have all of the details, but @Janet Chou may be able to fill in some of the gaps) and didn't get bought at that time.