I fund a lot of folks that do this. its just wholesaling dirt .. nothing sinister .. some try to actually buy it others try to tie it up and assign contracts.

Quote from @Frank Chin: @Matthew SpiegelSome years back, I used to go to the local building or planning departments, and get the information from the local offices directly.

When there's tenants already occupying the property, there's often times different leases that were signed among the tenants.Additionally, renting by room usually sees higher tenant turnover which in turn causes more work for the PM.Other challenges to consider:- Disputes/conflicts among tenants (different personalities if a tenant doesn't know the others prior)- Occupancy limits- Splitting utilities (what if someone uses more water?)

It’s all about putting in the effort to learn and apply the strategies.

How can we make that happen? 

I can get the info from the county tax records but still need to take another step?

I'm having trouble finding a tenant that I feel comfortable leasing the space to.

Could I fund the purchase using a bridge loan with the assumption to sell my existing home ($1.5M)? 

I would get rid of that immediately.Second, I would ensure your rules are clear, in writing, attached to the lease, and posted in locations where the occupants can't possibly miss them.

To fund additional investments, consider side income, creative financing or creating a timeline with your co-owner for converting property B into a rental to generate cash flow.