Is an FHA loan on the Table, or would I have trouble qualifying?

Including for unique cases for Foreign National loans.  

That said, it looks like you'd have to bring a huge downpayment to the table for this deal.Why not just purchase with conventional financing?

welcome to bp, your sentiment around leverage is 100% correct, and I'd challenge you to follow your own advice and use that leverage to put as little as possible into the real estate rather than the coveted "pay cash for it" or while one can pay cash, utilizing your w2 to refinance is a unique skill and ability you can have.house hacking in the mid west is where its at for sure.

It can be tough to relate to investors in more affordable areas, but remember that your unique situation also offers valuable insights and opportunities.

The Norwich market is a unique bird around here to say the lease. 

This leaves some increase on the table, but also makes it more likely that tenants won't leave over the rent increase. 

I think the property would have to be incredibly unique to make this argument.  

One challenge we encountered was navigating New Orleans' unique market demands, but the strategic improvements we made were tailored to those needs.

I also quite liked the unique property design.