Not sure what state you are, but here your lease wouldn't be "void"  Anything that conflicts with the code would be (landlord-tenant code supersedes leases in DE anyway)I would just say you had them sign an older version of your lease in error and need them on the current one.

Since any mortgage becomes an instrument , those will be dumped as well.

Probably not the right property for a BRRR which I originally was thinking but could potentially be a good flip.

It’s priced competitively using area comps (even slightly lower), it shows well, and we even allow dogs (no cats). 

You will be faced with recapture of depreciation that you either took or could have taken!!! 

Figuring out what path to take today will be very different if you're looking to start a real estate investing career, or you're just looking to diversify some of your investing.

They may be getting out of your market, or the commercial rental market, or duplexes, or just don't like your track record.

But, I live in Los Angeles, and it feels like an FHA loan would be my only way to own here.

I’m new to the BiggerPockets community and thrilled to be here!

This statement though - "more importantly to escape the 9-5 jobs and create generational wealth" - you should be careful of or just make sure it's a long-term goal.