I’d love to hear your thoughts, advice, or any experiences you’ve had with similar situations.

Just thought I'd check here too to see if anyone had any direct experience with them. 

Glad you have experience investing locally. 

Experience Purchasing from Non-ProfitsPurchasing property from non-profit organizations often involves additional considerations compared to typical transactions:Decision-making process: Non-profits often have a board or committee that must approve property sales.

Use your superior knowledge, experience and analytical ability to spot something in a property being offered for sale that everyone else has missed.  

I do a meetup in Mesa on Saturday morning's which is a good place to come meet even more RE professionals and investors.You have the experience so now you just need the right strategy to grow the portfolio.

This will be my first time purchasing an STR, and I have no prior experience.

Even if they do have 20 years experience...how do you know really?  

I would try to find an agent with investor experience and, ideally, a focus on investment properties. 

If so, how was your experience?