I have more in savings, I just don't feel comfortable investing it in case it doesn't work out.

That story is intensely long, and I've already had to delete it twice while writing this post, so as a means not to bore you all to sleep, I'm going to leave that part out.

Larger stuff banks try to workout or work with owner to sell pre-foreclosure.The banks often push to auction websites to sell.

@Scott Marsh You'd have to figure out the numbers to see if it would work out for you.

I feel a bit anxious because I know I am ready to branch out into taking action (I have read several other books as well and listened to a variety of podcasts) but I don’t want to do so and get myself into trouble financially if things don’t work out 100% to plan.

I wouldnt sign any exclusive contracts with them though so if it doesnt work out you just lose a little time.

Looking to refinance and having a hell of a time finding anyone to look at it.Hoping someone has a lead on a really amazing lender/broker etc I have the option of replacing one of the units with a new mobile or stick built, or replacing all mobiles with new... for the cost and this location any and all options would work out financially.

If there are good comps in your area it may work out for you, but I wouldn't take the risk if you could go the HELOC route.

Aside from long-term - I've heard there are pockets of opportunities in Southern California where the market isn't as intense as it is here - I've heard short-term rental properties close to Joshua Tree have been good investments for people there, with properties considerably much lower in purchase price. 

I hope that future multifamily properties I find in KCMO work out the same way.