"Can I make an offer contingent upon finding a tenant to lease the space within X amount of time?

Instead of getting the typical FHA (203b) loan, get the FHA (203k) loan.  

Best bet is to contact your trusted lender or other financial institutions to compare offers to find the best interest rates and terms that suit your investment strategy.  

is it typical to pay for snow removal? 

We have an LLC registered but haven't had much activity in it, so I was always thinking of starting a small-scale Real Estate Consulting where we could offer the afore-mentioned services for a minimal fee.

First, I'm not a lawyer and under no circumstances offer legal advice.

Time sink: takes so much effort and time while working full time.Option 2: Buying Rental Property in a Cheaper MarketPros:Time to cash is immediate is about 40 days from closing time.Landlord friendly: which means eviction and rent control in LandlordDiversification: Investing in a different location spreads the risk.Property Appreciation: Some emerging markets might offer significant appreciation over time.Established Rental Market: Easier to find tenants in established rental markets with a high demand.Potential to build an ADU: i can build on the property land.

We have access to personal capital through equity and recently offered on a boutique motel that we were going to manage initially, but couldn't come to agreement with the sellers. 

Tell them you are offering a renewal but they must complete the application within one week.

After getting a lot of interest the first weekend on market, no offers came in.