As for your lease, Section 8 requires a Housing Assistance Payment (HAP) contract, but your existing lease can often still be used, with some modifications to ensure compliance with Section 8 requirements.Who Decides the Rent?

Often, the on-site agent will assist a buyer's agent who doesn't know much to get through the transaction because the agents on-site who work for the builder are on salary.

Or maybe a great real estate lawyer that might be able to assist?  

And I will be glad to assist if there is any meetup in the area, i am also a licensed Real Estate agent.

This flexibility allows investors to move quickly and adapt to market conditions, making it a valuable tool for real estate deals.Let me know if you’d like assistance with your financing options!

State assistance - I have heard that some states offer this.

Consider carefully what types of properties will help you achieve your long-term goals while maintaining the financial freedom you’re working towards.Let me know if you'd like to go deeper into the financial modeling or need any assistance with financing options to pull out the equity.

The property use to be an assistant living facility and has been updated , along with 5 acres, and two multi units on the property along with 2 single family homes on the property.

Record the fair market value before and after the flood, and subtract any insurance or FEMA assistance.

As a beginner, I'm hesitant to invest out of state, especially since I don’t have anyone to assist with tenant issues when they come up.