That local government is who submits as "sponsor" for proposed applications.

But there are - they are just now government backed.

This is what is governed by FMR.

Here (and I'm assuming in most places), the condo association governs STR restrictions, not the local/county governments.

The challenge when renting directly to the government is that they expect below market rents.From what I've read in the past, most institutional investors look at these leases like US Treasury Bonds (extremely low risk) and expect a similar rate of return as bonds.Keep this in mind while you try to negotiate a rent increase.

When you do any agency loan (conventional or government) as a Primary Residence, you are signing a new 1 year "occupancy clause".

Do you know if there's a government agency I should contact about regulations for group homes? 

But that leaves me asking: If the Indonesian government indeed doesn't want foreigners to own/control land in the country, why would they allow for such an obvious loophole?

You do not get a tag in the government registry that says "Jon right.... wait for it.. .waaaait for it..

Omg, the government is so smart.