Getting it under market value would be a bonus.So, would using an FHA 203k renovation loan, which would allow me to buy something unqualified for a standard mortgage, which would weed out a lot of competition and push the price lower.

These sorts of shot-crete build homes are more standard than a bale or mud home but are still not standard like a stick built home.Geodesic domes are cool but harder to sell than a standard home.

So I was just wondering if its the industry standard for that type of purchase.

Unfortunately, the price is pretty standard (average) for the Cascais Centro area and we had already worked the owner down from 1200. 

I am interested in hearing about your experience traversing the 'green standards' new construction and permitting process in KCMO proper.

All those states' metros are going to have a relatively tough time "cash flowing" with minimum down and standard LTR.  

It's about having an income that will enable you to maintain your current standard of living for life.

However, with this in mind, contact the closing firm and ask for an escrow fee sheet to ensure that it somewhat aligns with the standard title/escrow fees that other closing attorneys offer.

This was the standard procedure we had been following, and after the inspection there is a net14 payment that is, the payment will drop within two weeks if it passed inspection.

A shorter term tenant could do fine for you because they are not bad but just people in transition, so you don't lower your standards.