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Hey @Amy Perry - we have a full service property management company with over 300+ units in the Greater Bangor area of Maine.

I am in a similar situation and based in GA.

I am not a lender but I do not think you will be able to get any financing based on cashflow let alone STR cashflow. 

One thing I run into often are borrowers who are looking for loans based purely on the After Repair Value of a Fix and Flip investment.

I'd keep contacting the Code Enforcement Office (based on the squeaky wheel gets the grease theory).

There are several skip tracing companies out there, find one without high volume minimums, flexible pricing options and excellent customer service.

Also, this is specifically for when a new rental property is being placed into service and there is no Sched E history

I saw a lot of conflicting  information on the Internet about whether condo is a type of RE ownership or just a bunch of units sharing walls.

Do you get a loan servicing company or does the buyer pay you directly?