Insurance is expensive, there is a lot of extra maintenance like painting or electric in common areas that don't apply as much with smaller units. 

Most people don't qualify for that relationship.The seller financing will not show up or affect the credit score.However, when applying for a loan at the bank or especially a Federally Guaranteed loan, they ask on the application for ALL Loans, whether  or not it shows on a credit report.

It applies to STR in the same way.Is anyone here adjusting their investment strategy because of this?

He is regarded as the STR expert in the area but he has used every strategy in the book, and should be able to point you in the right direction based on your goals!

Just make sure you take your policy to the brokers so they can do a direct comparison.Maybe hit up your primary home insurer to see if they offer a STR policy.

Supposedly the tenant hasn't paid and she filed for eviction but the judge required the property manager to apply for assistance on behalf of the tenants before proceeding with an eviction.

Did they send you a PDF or did you download it directly from Zillow?

I’m also working with my 20 year-old son and trying to point him in the right direction as well. 

Going direct to seller in pre-foreclosure and snatching it before auction sale.

It is really important to make sure you find a quality agent who is familiar with the market and neighborhoods there so they can point you in the best direction to meet your investment goals.