As a general rule of thumb if the property has a ground level commercial requirement in order to show sufficient hardship to seek a residential use change the property should be located in a location that is not conducive to commercial use i.e residential street, close but not as marketable as properties located on neighborhood's primary commercial corridor etc. 

It took a lot of research and contemplation before I was able to convince myself that paying a 30-40% premium for a condo in a complex with vacation rental capabilities was worth the investment.

If it was me and I wanted to operate in a big way in PA I would be running billboards and ads big time:" Are you in a wholesaler contract want to make more money Call me "  I will beat anyones best deal ..

If the payment(s) reported on the credit report for each student loan(s) is greater than the threshold payment calculation above in a above, the lender must use the payment recorded on the credit report.

Explore real estate investments, leveraging depreciation or cost segregation to offset income.If you qualify for Real Estate Professional Status (REPS) or invest in a short-term rental with material participation, rental losses can offset W-2 income.

What I really look for in a agent is can they confirm or deny my ARV and rent estimate and explain why.

As a real estate agent you will be in a position to find good property managers for when you leave.

While it doesn't meet the 1% rule it's in a stable, desirable area that'll perform more consistently for you over time so it's worth the tradeoff in my opinion.

I told them though I would be willing to put as much money down to make the deal work because I believe this is a once in a lifetime type of deal. 

If you used FHA you have to live in the property for a year anyway, so use that time to save and buy another one in a year but maybe try a low down Conventional instead of FHA.