Rezoning can be quite a journey, but it’s not out of reach, especially with your goal of enhancing affordable housing options.

Does the out-of-state investor have an option to have a professional inspection done? 

I'm pretty sure it's in the top three best property manager software options.

However I do know it needs top of the line if its selling for that much regardless....The interest is based of drawing all the money at once which will not be the case...I wish I knew a commercial lender but I do not, so hard money is my only option, that or run scared from a once in a life time opportunity that will allow me to grow my business, I am not sure I could live with that.

I use MyRental.com for tenant screening with option for them to pay.

Want to make sure I am taking the right steps in assessing this situation.It's a 2br so roommate is definitely an option.

I'm currently a buy and hold investor (utilizing various househacks), but I'm hoping to get into the STR space end of this year/early next year.In terms of your financing options, here are some things that come to mind (albeit may or may not apply to your situation):- Utilize second-home loan option (10% downpayment) if the property qualifies- Utilize a small local bank to see what loan options they may offer (perhaps some may have experience lending on STR?

Here is quoted VRBO policy:"Vrbo, another vacation rental company, states that it does not allow any form of surveillance device inside a property, with the exception of smart devices that are allowed "as long as you have been informed of their presence and given the option to deactivate them."

There are a ton of sub $75k options out there.

I'm a local investor and would love to learn more about seller financing and other creative financing options.