Government or Nonprofit Offer?

[Shannon K.]

Hi there everyone... Quick question. I tried to put an offer in on a house this morning but apparently the first 5 days are only open to government or nonprofit agencies. No investors or homeowners allowed yet. There was a 2nd offer that came in today besides mine so I'm in limbo, but...

Why would a government or nonprofit agency want a single family residential house in the middle of a nice neighborhood in the suburbs? This area is not zoned commercially for business purposes and its in a neighborhood where there's nothing but families and regular residents... any thoughts?