Based on the few details you provided, it sounds like a 90% LTV conventional vacation home loan would work. 

search for some local meetups in your area.

It was mostly based on the fact that the applicant just took it upon herself to have this RE agent and another program director ninja my showing to the tenant.   

I agree not to pursue eviction based on rent amounts reimbursed by these funds and agree to dismiss any pending eviction case that is based on or seeks to recover the reimbursed arrears.

Hence, I'm looking for research tools and detailed data to help me narrow my search down to one market!

Due diligence: search the contractor online for licensing info and more.

The insurance check is based on replacing asphalt shingles.

If you know it is allowed in the area you are looking, but have seen one person have a problem, I wouldn't make a big change to my thinking based on a single incident.I haven't heard of anyone having the same issue.

There is a safe harbor for you…it’s just 110% of prior year since you’re over the $150,000 AGI.You can also base on 90% of current year’s taxes to avoid the underpayment of estimated tax penalty.Keep in mind you can use Form 2210 along with your return to show the IRS how much income you earned by quarter and make your estimated tax payments accordingly.

You can usually tell demand for 1 bedrooms based on the price versus similar 2 bedrooms.