Because of the neighborhood and the historic appeal of the house & apartment, LVP could diminish the appeal, believe it or or not. 

The macroeconomics are on fire here with population growth, job growth, and companies developing and building here.

We want her to live with us so she's more active and social, but our current house isn't suitable.

Especially as the state cries for more housing.

We would buy this house all cash. 

Assuming you have access to MLS (Multiple Listing Service, a place for agents to list deals).1) Look for deals that look like investor-type of deals (e.g. low purchase price, ugly houses, or sometimes MLS will even say what type of financing it is)2) If the buyer's info is there, voila.  3) Otherwise, contact the realtor to look for leads (that will be more of a uphill battle, but you never know...)

My next goal is to implement the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) method, specifically in Birmingham, AL, and focus on Section 8 properties.With relatively good rehabs, I’m not looking to be a "slumlord"—I want to provide quality housing for tenants while also ensuring my investment is successful.I’ve heard mixed reviews about Section 8 tenants, but I’m eager to learn more.

@Shane Regnier I've flipped a bunch of houses in Ocala but have yet to dabble in the rental market. 

This basis would be divided between the two houses. 

The only reason I recommend focusing on a couple neighborhoods, is because house hacking entails buying in a neighborhood you want to live in.