Ask if they know anything coming up for sale.You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

I recommend working an accountant who specializes in real estate taxation and tax planning.

In addition to FHA, I have a conventional loan with the option to put as little as 3% down as well a speciality product that has lower rates if the property is in a designated area.

Shop around: Contact multiple insurance providers that specialize in landlord insurance or commercial property insurance.

I know of a lender on the east coast who specializes in funding investment construction like this.

I work with The Short Term Shop and they specialize in helping investors purchase and learn to run and manage their str's. 

As for the Media scare, I saw one news article touting a $100k special assesment on a HOA and when I pulled up the building the average cost of fire sale condos are $3M TO $5M and part of the special assesment was to cover new unneeded landscaping. 

I have had others strip the house literally to the studs.. take their wows out on the house and you.So do approach them very gently and ask them what their plan is as you will need possession. based on their response will give you your next course of action.

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