As an investor, you'll need to wait until this period expires before your offer will be considered.Additionally, Freddie Mac may require proof of funds or a pre-approval letter with your offer, and they often prefer cash offers or conventional financing.

Get copies of the lease and proof that they are paying on time and yes get an estoppel certificate. 

You can show a packet to the mayor of the city, and they'll focus on a 3d picture of the development rather than 10 bullet points on how it will increase affordable housing supply. 

Here are a few suggestions on how you can maximize the wealth of information available: Check out the blogs and podcasts, or take advantage of the search feature (magnifying glass).

I went with my gut and dodged a bullet here since we skipped buying the property.

Also on the lookout for ideas and materials and homes you can make tenant and idiot proof. 

I figure the upside to the rental scenario is, of course, investing in multiple properties, while a downside would be having to most likely get a conventional loan on the second house with 20+% down and proof of sufficient enough financial reserves to handle two mortgages. 

I have one fridge in storage as a tenant brought their own, so that is a mixed bag.Refrigerators and stoves are reasonably failure-proof appliances if you stay away from ice makers, water in door options, and other things that add complexity.

Here are a few Walmart deals that I found that could be useful$15 - Chefman Rapid Boil 1.2L Electric Tea Kettle - https://www.walmart.com/ip/Chefman-Rapid-Boil-Glass-Kettle-1...We have this kettle and it has been solid for 2 years now.

Something problematic they find that was undisclosed on your application (not saying you'd do this, just giving an example), title issues, entity issues, issues with the appraisal even if the value is acceptable...you can either bite the bullet and pay for the appraisal, don't move forward with the loan, or try and find a HML/PML willing to lend to you without an appraisal.