A home on a rented lot is harder to sell because of mortgage / borrowing restrictions (educate yourself on local lenders too).

If there are any local investors out there I'd love to connect! 

Your local government is there to assist you on questions exactly like this one.

Get a quote from a local roofer or two on what they would charge to replace the roof and run the difference between replacement costs and insurance costs.

I've attended many real estate auctions over the years.

Look for areas with job growth, population growth, and infrastructure development that can drive demand for real estate.Networking and Education: Connect with local real estate investors, agents, lenders, and other professionals to gain insights, knowledge, and potential investment opportunities.

I'm not in your local market but if you are looking outside that and interested in the Midwest i'd be interested to share any insights I might have on the market. 

However, it's essential to consider local market dynamics.

I've been networking locally and met a successful investor who recommended section 8 to me.

I hear CDA is one of the most beautiful places in the USA, and likely going to be a great destination for years to come.Why not keep waiting, finding more creative ways to make income, and once your equity has increased even more, you can pull out some more cash from your primary and invest locally or out of state for extra cash flow. this is by no means a short term plan.