@Maria Walsh call as many local banks in PA as you can find and describe exactly what you're looking to do.

Call your bank and describe what you are trying to do.

At the next tier up, “exceptional drought”–a status already impacting eastern San Bernardino county–the fire threat increases even more, with the report describing a “very costly” fire season, during which the “number of fires and area burned are extensive.”

At least in my state there is no other way to avoid section 8 as long as the terms you describe meet the terms they are willing to meet then technically you are required by law to accept them as payment. 

Purchase price: $775,000 Cash invested: $775,000 Vast property on Blue Ridge Summit, less than a mile to the Appalachian Trail, with beautiful views!

For reference (for those who know the area) its about 2 blocks off Mt Tabor in SE Portland with a part view of Mt Hood.What to do? 

Gatlinburg tiny crowded town with terrible traffic and great views and lots of fun stuff to do with the fam and kinda trashy.

@Chey Zwicker even though the property is off market, I would suggest hiring an inspector to view during due diligence. 

Plenty of duplexes for sale, but like you said they usually go quikcly if they are in good shape and over asking. 2 Just popped up in the Ocean View area.

I own my current home (paid cash for the land and built myself), however, it's not 100% finished from a bank/insurance company's point of view.