Found it via Zillow and negotiated with the selling agent

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

When I visited the property, my (investor-experienced) agent gave me some rent estimates for the property's units, but they seemed really high to me and seem out of line from what I've seen the market absorb.

I believe there can be a significant fluctuation based on how a property is managed as well.Regardless, I always say to folks to use the numbers directionally, whether ours or any of the services, and to try to get on the ground comps as much as possible from sellers / agents, etc.

I have been an agent for the last decade and can help with this question. 

As an Atlanta resident and real estate agent, I hate to hear news like this, but hopefully, the campus will come to fruition one day.

There are two steps you should take here:1 - Speak with an investor friendly agent/property manager who can help you complete a property analysis to determine current value, recommend renovations (if any), and if renovated the after repair value (ARV).2 - Speak with a lender to discuss loan options.

Start by getting in touch with an agent/lender.

I'm an investor and agent in the Sacramento area.

Talk to a few agents and lenders in your area that work with real estate investors and even house hackers more specifically.