It would most likely come down to price and what you can afford. 

Lesson I learned was finding a good tenant and getting the prospective tenants fully vetted with their income and debt to make sure they can afford my rent.

Very affordable and great development team behind the product. 

4) Would It be easier to borrow that money knowing that I am trying to provide affordable housing in the governments eyes?

The market there is pretty good and affordable compared to King/Pierce/Snohomish counties.Let me know if you need help!

It's so frustrating.

The issue I'm running into with this is the area I'm planning on moving to isn't exactly the most affordable, and so even with 0% down, you still have to make the mortgage payments, and you're only qualified for up to an amount supportable by your in-place income, which of course makes sense.

Maybe they benefit and that's great, but a large part of valuing wealth and what it afford comes in the struggle to obtain it.

Keep in mind that condos are typically a more affordable housing option, resulting in more long-term residents.

Just because you can afford it doesn't mean you should.