All of your questions about how to minimize cost and maximize value are great, but you're kind of jumping the gun until you can confirm that there's actually a path forward on this.

.- Property receives one set of taxes- Both houses are approximately the same sq ft. (1300)- Two single-family homes, not attached (two different addresses)- Property size 0.45 Acres- Township won't allow subdivision unless each house sits on 0.5 acre lots- Will reside in one house upon purchase, and will rent out the second house- One house currently rented out for $1,400 a month with a one-year lease- Purchase price $260,000Looking for ideas or best ways to finance this type of property!

You can make minor adjustments based on the type of appliances (dishwasher, clothes washer and dryer, air conditioning, etc.) and the size of the rental.

Where do I start to know which type of properties to look for and my price range?

What type of construction? 

Can anyone suggest were to start...referring to what type Wholesaling, Flipping, Rental, etc and does anyone know of a repudiable real estate group or mentor in the areas mentioned above that would be interested in a partnership?

I wonder why your lender didn't offer this type of loan?  

You would bleed money on that type of a structure. 

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

He has worked on my Unit before and she used to manage it, which is why I’d be more comfortable in this type of situation.