Problem is that when you don’t have these attributes, you’re competing with people that do.But the fact that you recognize that wholesalers inflate the ARV of properties they’re trying to sell shows you’ve got some pretty good analytical skills.

I didn't recognize the area after returning there briefly for just a few days. 

They THOUGHT they have a genuine buyer.

A genuine "Thank you!"

After a few chats with her, and showing her that I am a responsive and responsible landlord, she switched from being b1tchy to being genuinely kind.

Assuming everything is done well and to code, is this a good investment and is there anything they have to do with the County (or otherwise) to have the space 'officially' recognized?

However a conventional FHA MF loan should be no problem since FHA recognizes that you are purchasing both an investment property and a primary residence should be no problem.

And it’s a good strategy to recognize a market depression is right around the corner and wait for the right time to strike.

While I recognize that it’s frustrating in the beginning, it will give you the motivation you need to learn how to engineer your own deal flow.

It is the landlord who the court's recognize as the person in possession, not the tenant.