You can close on a property and immediately sell it to a 3rd party unless there's a Fannie Mae Resale Restriction on the property.

Has anyone been able to get around the subletting restrictions?

I live in Colorado where I've noticed programs that are income restricted while they have great and important intentions - it's so limiting because the folks who both have a high enough income to qualify for the mortgage yet also low enough to make income qualifications are such a small small % of the population it makes it almost impossible to meet both criteria at once. 

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

I forget which (Champaign or Urbana), but one is very restrictive on STRs...just make sure you are aware of zoning and restrictions. 

There are no public testimonials because I have limitations and restrictions on that sort of thing.

I have a visa and although there are advantages to having my visa for lending and travel, it also allows me the ability to live in the US without restrictions that a Canadian would have without one. 

I'm not sure if these high tech salaries will continue, some of them get compensated via RSU (Restricted Stock Units) My suggestions were to house hack (if they're still renting) or within a 2 to 3 hour drive.

Of course, with all things, the answers to all these matters will depend on the circumstances.California tends to have more laws on the books and requirements and restrictions that it can be a good idea to form a CA LLC for out of state property so that you as a CA resident are covered, and to try to have your contracts fall under the purview of CA courts.

If they are in a mobile home park, there will be restrictions as to what you can do (same as if you had a condo).