Even if the rental has a decent cash flow with additional flood insurance, we're still not sure we want to take on that risk as we are out-of-state investors (planning to move back to KY in the future, but not now) and we don't like that it will potentially bring down the perceived value when we try to sell it in the future.The seller has never lived there and has not provided any information on if it has flooded before or not. 

Lease: I used the lease provided by the Bigger Pockets podcast.  

A quick internet search suggests that foreign national loans can provide up to 75% LTV.

Our job is to provide you assistance. 

I highly recommend a well-qualified REALTOR who works with investors and knows how to help you best.7.

(Even went beyond the second page of Google.)I have an investor who wants to partner on a deal by providing a loan for the down payment.

Yes. we finally have an APP that lets us provide a rating for the renters.

As I'm sure you're well aware, the small multifamily space in metro ATL is competitive despite current interest rates. 

I do NOT have enough knowledge or experience in this arena to provide specific “how to” accomplish this, or even to provide specific”proof” of my position.  

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!