My plan is to request the "nota simple" for each of them to get the name of the owner(s).

I'm a full-time business owner seeking to move into passive investments.

The other thing to consider is the original owner has died, leaving the estate to his sister and nephew to sell.

Whatever works for you.I am also OOS, most PMs that I have found don't want owners mingling with the handling of your property. 

Good morning,There is a home I’m interested in for a single property investment: Ask 160k, prob rent 1300/month , Elderly owner prob owns free and clear I’m not dead set on this home but I like the property and the location!  

The other thing to consider is the original owner has died, leaving the estate to his sister and nephew to sell.

What I have found out since posting is that owners are unrealistic on what they can get out of the property and are not willing to drop down that much. 

It is FSBO, owner is old school and simply looking to get rid of the headaches associated with being a landlord and fund his retirement.

Same owner that founded Shipt.

I know that fannie mae recently changed its guidelines about multi-family property loans, and now allows a 5% down payment for 2-4 unit homes as long as the owner will occupy one unit.