Maybe there's a two-for deal there and/or why is she selling this particular one? 

I'm keen to work with local real estate investors, particularly high-end developers interested in a partnership with someone who is interested in handling the interior design element of their projects. 

For taxes we typically work with property real estate rates for the particular area and a percentage of the purchase price.  

Or am I out of luck on the particular property?

We live and work in Toronto but aren't particularly interested in purchasing properties here.Thanks!

In no particular order I have listed some of the most popular markets for out of state investorsCincinnati, OhioDayton, OhioToledo, OhioYoungstown, OhioCincinnati, OhioMemphis, TennesseeSaint Louis, MissouriIndianapolis, IndianaDetroit, MichiganErie, PennsylvaniaLouisville, KentuckyMilwaukee, WisconsinJackson, MississippiEach of these markets is popular with turnkey investors because of the low barrier to entry, high rental demand & high rent to price ratio.

Anyone in the area familiar with any particular banks/lenders that would be able to rival the FHA down payment options

I am planning on getting some closing costs and maybe some cash back for repairs, which I have not included in this particular analysis.

@Benson Gee yes because it is property tax it goes into the evaluation of a particular property. 

Not sure what assets this contractor has in particular.