Even though the city lifted the restrictions on building, my GC doesn't want to resume yet. 

Roaches win 100% of the time.. bug bombs won't do anything.. those things can survive a nuclear bomb.   

Might get some marriage proposals on the internet with that resume :) I don’t want to bring the bad news but you won’t get 5% down unless you are going to live in it as a primary residence. 

My nuclear family and my wife's nuclear family haven't sold their first house.

I’d be happy to send my resume your way if you’re open to taking a look or to a quick discussion.  

The landlord has offered for them to terminate the lease without penalties if they want but it seems like pretty nuclear option to go to right away. 

I started to apply for Property Manager positions at Apartment Communities, but it seems they are turning down my resume because I only have 5 years experience in SFH Property Management with no education/certifications.

And, forgoing the tax advantaged accounts is temporary - once a reserve is accumulated and a property or two is in hand, you can resume maxing them out. 

Adding a real estate license to your resume and background would seal the title of real estate professional.  

I updated my resume for the first time this year, just in case.