Mainly due to aggressive underwriting as apartment prices shot up and they started getting floating interest loans to make the numbers work.

Yep, there a plenty of ways to acquire real estate without getting a bank loan or paying all cash!

Can ideas how to make a foreclosure sale go through when there's no stove or hood (usually required for conventional loans) seller won't do any repairs or credits.

Two years after owning properties I finally flew out.  

That said, I bought them with VA and FHA loans so my return on assets was still pretty good. 

I want to make the best ROI using my FHA loan, and want the multi-unit to be move-in ready.Any tips?

We are open to getting a home renovation loan and finding something cheaper and renovating, but we still can't get into the prime areas for the budget.We have been advised to make sure to choose an area insulated with good schools and parks but that's just not possible with our budget unless we go to the suburbs, which we are not willing to do.

Look into ways to pay, like common loans, government-backed loans, or money from private people.

It was a long road, but I was finally able to buy and flip the property.  5 week rehab. 

There you will be asked your criteria and then after answering a few questions you will be matched with 3-5 agents or loan officers in your area.