Would love to do SFH or Multi Family.

If your combined family income is low enough (under $150k), you have some room to claim your losses.

Secure a notification of death from a family member or lawyer2.

Investment Info:Single-family residence fix & flip investment.

I live in Lancaster, CA and own a single family home rental.

Bought next single family home in Tennessee 4 years later.

You asked for what to look for to convert a single family home, but that might not be your only option. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence wholesale investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

I beleive there's plenty of opportunties on the MLS, but they are usually categorized incorrectly i.e. a property possessing favorable zoning listed under the single family category, public records incorrectly listed the square footage, or instances where  BRIGHT MLS doesn't track zoning changes real time with recently introduced zoning bills.