In markets like Indianapolis, you can find new construction duplexes with solid rental returns at a much lower price point, often in the $400k range or lower, with better cash flow than many coastal markets.I work with Neu Real Estate Group, and we specialize in new construction duplexes for investors, specifically designed to maximize rental income.

(specially with Multifamily experience)

Networking with private money lenders or hard money lenders who specialize in real estate can also be beneficial.

I'm unsure how to stop this, but governmental action in this case I think is justified.This is probably a common problem in a lot of areas and could somewhat easily be addressed by special tax levies at the county level on any entity-owned and out of area absentee-owned residential property.  3x their property taxes and action will be taken in addition to much less purchases going forward.  

I'm not sure why they think they are special and get to play by different rules.

In my area a typical transfer to a new buyer would use a Special Warranty Deed where the seller guarantees the title for issues that happened during the seller's ownership of the property.

There are a lot of tax professionals specializing in real estate that can help you that are active in this forum.

Oh, the stories I could tell; a fresh new made-for-TV special every year!

I would hire a photographer who specializes in STRs.

People gets locked inside factories in China to prevent thefts like they did  here in the US in the 1910s.Please keep in mind IF we all support oligopolies, the download/streaming business can end up like the internet server provider/cable business, where you and I have no real choice anymore.