Anyway when I returned I thought about what made the experience so special.

You might consider Niche or Specialized Housing like student housing.

If you have little in the bank to pay for a vacant unit,accept their offer with strict terms to be followed.First,if they want you to hold the unit for them till March 20th,they need to pay the mortgage payment (P.I.T.I.) at the bare minimum because banks aren't interested in their timeline whatsoever and neither are you,quite frankly.If they balk at that reality,tell them to hit the bricks cause you have a business to run.If they want it,they pay it.When they finally move in it's full rent and deposits till they give notice and vacate.A week isn't a long time and you really need experienced help from a realtor who specializes in rentals and has an long track record of success.You could get a better tenant if you wait but if you don't have the cash to wait,take what you can get.

Locally, I know I could get this done for you with a really good "special circumstance" letter.  

We inquired about bringing an issue to the board and were refused (wanted to rent the unit), she said there were not enough board members to vote, however a special assessment was issued for over $200.  

He's a wholesaler in Little Rock.For what it's worth I don't know of any specific details required in the contract in Arkansas that's unique or special.

Do wholesalers have special contract forms they use?

If you have more specialized legal needs (corporate, injury, etc), pm me with details and I can make other recommendations as I have a lot of attorney friends. 

Does anyone know of any good brokers or rehabbers in the LA area who specialize in Multi-Family/Apartments  Thanks!

Specially with the flexibility of seller for home.