Sometimes people who are comfortable managing the details of a job will hire a less skilled person to do it knowing they can get a MUCH better price and a "decent" job IF they themselves stay on top of how the work is being done.

The previous owner then saw an  opportunity to sell it for more than it was worth before because a developer can turn it into a much larger asset and make a lot of money. 

First, great job in bring proactive to get your credit up!

The 5 people that have posted here so far could get together over a beer and do a better job...... :-)

Basically, her job doesn't pay much. 

For all the mortgage broker knows I could have hit some terrible luck and lost my job and all assets. 

“A curated list of the most unique and lucrative short term rental investment opportunities hitting the market the previous day, delivered daily”In an attempt to find better deals and properties to use for short term rentals I’ve come across several platforms some that I’ve shared previously. 

If your deal makes sense on paper, you will have more people reach out to you then you will be able to handle.Your job then will be to vet them. 

That will be a requirement to buy as a primary unless you are getting a relocation done with your current employer or finding a new job, if not able to work remotely. 

Start looking for opportunities to add value.