Most of the agents and officers rent properties because they are uncertain if they will be transferred to another part of the country.I just took a close look at the MLS and of the 12 multifamily properties available in Bellingham, there are three or four that are possibly worth consideration, but the average price is about $450,000.Perhaps consider what sort of multifamily property you would like.

Cash for keys also seems to be an option.I understand that the timing of all of this is uncertain due to COVID and the wait is something we’re willing to accept in order to get a home we love.

Again in my market this is very unusual.

Its not unusual to be told no 10-20 times, Once your loan goes over $1m, is when agency debt generally starts to make sense, but lower ranges can work. 

But after what I went through on my last home, it seems pretty risky to buy a home without it being inspected.These guys have a lot of homes and if all goes well they could end up being a good source for the future but I don't want to ask for an unusual concession if there are a ton of other experienced buyers who will walk through the home and just make an offer.Is it totally unacceptable be ask to be allowed to inspect it?

While they can, as long as they get their monthly payments, its pretty unusual that they call the loan. 

We are moving into a very uncertain time in the economy but you have a sure deal with keeping the duplex. 

This is quite unusual for BP. 

Now, if use goes over 1,000 KWH it's unusual.

It's not unusual for investors to pay up front for value added "potential profit centers" It's only a decision you can make as the investor/buyer.