How easily accessible they are is actually going to be governed state by state. 

The article made the observation that everyone has an interest in keeping it going - homeowners, investors, government/regulators. 

The thing I do not like about it is the government being able to control what I purchase and how I use my money. 

Every war human kind has ever known, rise and fall of governments, empires, countries and conquerors.

Does anyone have experience buying land/property from a government entity (city/county)? 

The government wants their tax money. 

I am have been working with some people that do a lot of 203ks and most say that these are really designed for owner occupancy, if you flip it before 180-210 days you run red flags and no one likes red flags with the government. 

It's based on the government-set level for your area.In most cases, if you loan is >$500K, it's a jumbo loan whether you like it or not. 

I'm sure many of you can remember the Global Financial Crisis that occurred between 2007 and 2009 due to the government’s encouragement of broad homeownership induced banks to lower their rates and lending requirements,5 which spurred a home-buying frenzy that drove the median sales price of homes up by 55 percent from 2000 to 2007.BAs a result, Banks were handing out loans like candy to anyone and everyone, combined with the explosion of the United States run-up in housing prices fueled by demand, speculation, and exuberant spending to the point of collapse.This crisis damaged financial institutions globally which led to a loss of more than $2 Trillion from the global economy! 

Perhaps the tenants have to apply for hardship as well for you as the landlord to receive payment. i would go on the government websites to check on the progress of these programs to see if you as a landlord/owner have to submit documents as well.