The only reason to buy a home while still in flux is if the long-term plan is for investment only.

Originally posted by @Stephen E.

I have the original lease she was given when she took over and it states the deposit was $900.

You are going to loose out on a lot of income by doing this .If your cleaner cannot complete a same day turn - time for a new cleaner You would if you were running a 53 acre ranch in Texas with significant additional logistical requirements and maintenance needs (both expected and unexpected) beyond what an average short term rental requires.  

A HELOC is best used as a short-term debt instrument. 

What is term of lease?  

I had analysis paralysis yes it’s a real thing, even if it’s just an umbrella term for a multitude of factors.

It is also 4 blocks from a local (small-ish) hospital that employs about 10 to 12 travel nurses at a time.The original strategy when purchasing the home was to purchase it as an MTR or STR.

Are you looking to buy for your own account to hold and collect payments for the long term?

My BUSINESS is real estate syndication (primarily notes we originate or purchase, but also property).