Personally, I don't mind co-signers IF your spidy senses aren't tingling in those open-ended conversations. 

Conventional loans typically aren't for rehab projects, but rather for ready-to-rent or light cosmetic upgrades.

Most people off the street aren't.

On why there aren't more of these types of apartments listed for rent, I suspect that it just happens more under the radar, vs being listed on the MLS. 

Unlike a lot of BP publications, it's really more of an extended pamphlet with some good pieces of information, but if it is "the book", it's only because it's the "only book".The chapters are approachable and reader-friendly, but you won't find any nuggets of golden information within the pages if you already listened to the authors' appearance on the BP podcast.

If you want to buy and hold (eg long term rental) and you aren't planning on living in it, you will need 20% down.

Really just looking for like minded people who aren't into gate keeping and don't mind lending a helping hand to a total beginner!

Sometimes, building those relationships can lead to discovering unique financing solutions that aren’t readily available through traditional channels.I particularly enjoying going to the event that Keyrenter puts together in Coral Gables.

There aren’t any tricks.  

Some want it approved by the AHJ (Authority having Jurisdiction).