I wondered if anyone could advise as to questions to ask the seller for due diligence and the best way to get the down payment.Currently, I am still carrying debt from a very lengthy divorce and can't get everything settled around child support...so wonder if it might be better to wait until I get all of my debt cleared or move forward to build wealth to help me clear the debt with this or a similar investment...Note: I have about $15k in credit card debt but my net worth including my primary residence, car, and 401k is okay.

Once we waited a period of time (I believe it was 90 days after the first court appearance) the judge agreed we had exhausted all options and there was no chance of an heir coming out of the woodwork with legal claim to the property.It was a very lengthy time consuming process and to be honest it was a pretty big pain in the ***.

After some lengthy discussion, the utility compensated us for the repairs to the wall assembly and replacement of the damaged external cladding.

But recessions always come and the current recovery/expansion/bull run is lengthy by historic standards.  2017?

There's usually a chart that breaks down the different types of district designations and the permitted uses associated with them, or at minimum a lengthy description.If there isn't a distinction between residential districts, you can probably just call the city to find out.If there is a distinction and your property isn't zoned for multi-family, you'll need to get the property re-zoned.

If not, you'll have to do a commercial loan.Commercial lenders want to see a lengthy track record of running the property. 

Do all FNMA property have lengthy addendums?

You've obviously put a lot of thought into your lengthy post and I will be the sacrificial lamb today so that other newbies won't have to listen to you tell them they aren't competent enough to conduct this business in a professional manner.

They have a schedule/timeline under which if the stuff is NOT corrected, then the house IS demolished and there's lengthy process and courts involved in those decisions.... 

Obama was just golden in his lengthy State of the Union speech.