The best thing I can suggest is to call around to local banks in your area (at least 3) and ask them if their bank can do this for you. 

Check with real estate agents, BiggerPockets Marketplace, and local real estate groups for properties.

Hopefully some locals will comment with more specific information to your area. 

Apparently, there's been 2 drug overdoses there which included one death previous to me taking over the property and it seems that drug activity is a regular part of what goes on there.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.

They didn't go in depth as to what exactly that meant but it's safe to assume they want to help a local family make it their primary residence.

No clue, underwrite some deals and find out.https://www.affordablehousing.com/ is a website dedicated to section 8 rentals and may provide some insight as to what you can expect to get in your local market.

So the question comes down to what's your strategy and how active do you want to be in your investing?

But wholesaling is active income, not passive.With a good savings rate, you could replace your income in under 10 years through rental properties, but it will take a lot of hard work and not be fully passive.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of the screen and look for local investors or meetups in your area.