If I were to do seller financing as opposed to FHA would it have a different impact? 

This isn't 2011-2013 days but many people are stuck in that time period STILL.As I finish my licensing study, I'm very grateful I chose this route as opposed to being a one trick pony.Wholesalers did themselves in by their method of operating.  

Am I correct that a condo, depending on area and neighborhood, could be a lower risk/maintenance investment for an absentee landlord as opposed to other properties?

There is still some value there although distressed unless its a tear down in my opinion for the foundation and exterior walls if salvageable .

I'm not opposed to finding deals like what you talked about.

Dominic, you mentioned not being able to scale my business using Shopify as opposed to Wordpress.

Install cameras and exterior lighting on timers, place no trespassing signs, and place items that indicate occupancy - like a BIG dog bowl near the front door, shoes, etc. 

I updated the electrical, painted everything, and “cleaned the property up nicely” exterior and interior.

Also I'm not opposed to doing something commercial if someone has an idea.

added 2 walls, added an eyebrow porch, removed an exterior door.