Any advice on what would be a better route is highly appreciated! 

If I could get those liens lessened, that would be awesome

Any insights on markets with affordable duplexes, good rental demand, and FHA-friendly opportunities would be highly appreciated.Additionally, if you have tips on finding turnkey properties or navigating the FHA financing process for duplexes, I’d love to hear your experiences and advice.Thanks in advance for your valuable insights!

I highly suggest reading the Kem Gardener Institute grow trends report, it provides incredible information.

When lenders won't lend to you it's because of high risk in your situation.

The taxes are also pretty high in Buffalo compared to the City of Buffalo, but the price to rent ratio's are much better in Lockport. 

Tap your network - should be someone willing to make 2x more than a high yield savings account that you know.

To help you in your search: be sure to find an accountant that is willing to grow with you, and is not too high priced fee wise.

We're looking to branch out to the Maine seacoast, but the rental management company we are working with says you're lucky to get 8 weeks in high summer and then hope to rent monthly (at a much lower price) over the winter.

Currently, we are leasing the property, generating a net profit of $380 per month and living in Missouri.We are contemplating the decision to sell this property and potentially gain $239-278K payment to buy additional investment properties in Missouri given the rising rental rates in the area, we anticipate increasing our rent and potentially securing a net monthly profit of $780 (annual$9,360).While we acknowledge a monthly profit, our concern stems from the apprehension that the property might not fetch as high a price in the next five years or that our HOA fees and taxes could escalate.Given this situation, what course of action would you recommend?