Perhaps a thorough title search would reveal somethingI don't doubt what you are saying at all, but can you reference the federal statute that prevents a note holder from settling on a compromise, via a contract, with the mortgagor? 

If everything goes well, then generally we move to year long leases.As others have stated, while it is necessary to have a lease in place, it does not prevent tenants from moving. 

Then ask for what soft costs (permits) are.Have no clue on an estimate otherwise, since you'll need to prevent moisture from entering via the door.

One is the absolute fear that paralyzes passive investors or sponsors and prevents them from buying additional properties or entering the real estate market.

Polis encourage counties with such limitations not enforce them during COVID as a means to help prevent homelessness I think sets precedent for these limitations to go away at some point in the future. 

Pay down your debt aggressively, continue to educate yourself, strive to make more income, don’t spend on unnecessary things since you have a goal in mind.

Ideally there would be some way to identify the following characteristics:Duplex - Fourplex allowed via zoning (though around Houston we lack zoning), also without deed restriction preventing duplex builds (where community says what is/is not allowed)Dimensions - Ideally 100-150' frontageSquare FootagePriceFlood zone (ideally 500 year+)Neighborhood stats (Crime, School, local storesShould it be as simple as calling a bunch of agents/land brokers and saying what I want or is there a data/software package I can buy?

@Bjorn Ahlblad TY for the link.The article is from 2008 + the suggestions on prevention are "weak" in my opinion. 

Their actual crime prevention ability is highly questionable. 

Transferring to a new LLC after the exchange is unnecessary unless you have a specific reason to do so (such as quirks in asset protection or state fees).