But on the flip side I have seen people even renting parking spots.

If I had to guess on STR, it's either a typo for SFR (single family residence [personally I prefer SFH, but I know Brandon Turner sometimes uses SFR]), or it means On Street Parking (https://www.biggerpockets.com/rei/real-estate-abbreviations/), which doesn't really make sense in context.

If it's a house just in the town, where the kids have to get a parking permit to keep their car on campus- it may be somewhat challenging to keep all the rooms rented.

Credit and Liquidity Issues so when the nation's banks face a credit crunch, often caused by a higher prime rate, its profit margins and cash reserves can feel the pressure, resulting in decreased lending in the overall economy, and consumer spending. 

.- Purchase price is $99,500 park has 14 pads. 8 are rented 2 are being rehabbed 2 are deemed unlivable. - City sewer - City water - I've got a written note from urban housing and development saying that I'm in compliance & would be grandfathered in.Is this a good deal?

This property is in Iowa Park, Texas.This property was attractive because of the cost to get into it , 1000 down, 400 closing cost. 

From a professional perspective, you are aware that with the home purchase you are inheriting a car parked inside of the garage.

You're fortunate to live in what I consider one of the best investment markets in the nation.

Hey BP,I am interested in joining an apartment association and was wondering if anyone was a member of both national and local associations.

A national lender won't know the local market.So to answer your question, go to your local REIAs or other real estate meetups and start asking everyone you meet for referrals to local lenders.