In 2015 we moved from Ca to Wa, sold our properties-rentals and primary and bought new properties in Wa.

The larger question I think is are you going to make it a primary residence or is this strictly an investment property? 

If you're weighing between purchasing a primary residence and renting spare bedrooms versus buying the entire property, which is more tax write off advantageous. 

While real estate isn't my primary expertise, I bring some useful experience from my career, ranging from software development, data analytics, big data, AI, automation, entrepreneurship, startup creation and development, people management, project management, team building, and strategic planning.

If it is somewhat habitable and you can live in it for a year, you can get primary residence financing. 

The primary draw was price points of some of those markets (Buffalo and Syracuse, in particular) and their proximity to my family in Canada (Belleville, Ontario).

Despite any initial apprehensions you may have, the process is far from intimidating.As someone entrenched in the lending industry myself, it's essential to clarify that our primary goal is not property repossession.

Explain to them the type of property and whether or not its being used as a primary residence.

Or slow down , wait and watch what happens with the SFR .i feel I'm hurrying but also don't wanna loose the opportunities that are close to my primary home.

Now as to your primary question….