Hey Travis, It is much harder to obtain hard money financing when you already own the property rather than purchasing it.

Many sellers will entertain a higher (or full priced) financed offer to purchase with a Pre Approval letter, since it alleviates some of the unknown variables. 

A good real estate brokerage firm will not entertain or interview you if you do not have an active real estate license because those brokerages are top producing brokerage meaning those companies are buying leads with premium leads like Zillow and other sources.

Secondly the I wanted to obtain the property with no or little money down in other words FHA but I don’t live in the area nor do I work remote. 

And easier to obtain both sold and rent comps once you finish the house hack and move onto the next one.

Counsel with the seller after you obtain all the information about his situation (balance, how far in arrears, why he got into this situation, and all financial information).

6 updates you can make to your kitchen without renovatingThinking about saying goodbye to your outdated kitchen in favor of a fresh, bright space to entertain friends and cook family meals, but shocked with how much a kitchen remodel actually costs?

We are planning to move out and will leave the washer/dryer,side-by side refrigerator, sofa, entertainment center, beds, microwave, etc.

They prioritize properties with versatile layouts and multifunctional spaces that can adapt to their evolving needs, whether it's a home office, workout area, or entertainment space.

To get this cash, you could obtain a line of credit on the property as it stands, assuming you have enough equity.