That one is a big deal for rebuilding.I've also heard of property tax reductions for properties significantly damaged during the storm.Depending on the property and what you want to do, the hurricanes affected property tax, insurance, and permitting in a lot of ways.

Follow the step for the deposit-even if it is to send a registered letter to their last known address stating that the deposit was used for outstanding rent and whatever damages or cleaning was needed (itemize it). 

@Isaac Terry Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

As a new realtor (and student) you probably make below 80% median income which might help you qualify.I work with Finger Lakes Federal Credit Union (for my primary) and Lyons National Bank (for my investments), both will probably be able to help you navigating downpayment assistance and your situation. 

A couple developers we work with skip LIHTC and the tax credits and go the route of impact funds to help alongside other debt and sometimes equity. 

Appraisals came back awesome my credit score came back 720.

Often you can find these lenders with a mortgage broker or by reaching out to a local bank or credit union in the market you wish to buy.Cheers!

We both have good credit but my lender made it seem like there was no getting around putting less than 25% down on an investment property.

You also get 100 free credits on sign up so great if you just need a smaller list done. 

Its not my account, its not my SSN and its not my money up and until the end of that tenants occupancy and the funds revert to them or to the landlord for damages.