I am already seeing positive signs including far better dialogue between the building trades and local government.

When you talk about average Joe getting a mortgage, that risk usually shifts right away to the federal government, which is not the case with commercial loans.

Yes, the government pays the Section 8 rent timely, but more and more tenants are having to pay a portion of their rent.

Unless you do a 1031 exchange you’ll owe about 15% of the gain and 25% of the depreciation to the federal government.

Also, having a loan servicer handle the logistics will make it easier to manage the transaction while ensuring that taxes and insurance are handled correctly.Always consult with a real estate attorney to ensure that your seller financing agreement complies with state and federal laws.

Government guaranteed rent is definitely the way to go. 

It will need a lot of refurb work, but want to know what the management requirements are as I work full time for the government.

I’d like the flexibility of an STR but got comfortable with the risks of local government pushback because I can convert to LTR.

With my self-directed account, I am partnering with the government because they will decide how much tax I pay and when I can take it out.  

Okay, this government is doing that, but that's a different discussion. ;-)Banks lend the money that people put into the bank for savings, investing and so on.