That being said, if you're okay losing some authority/control, don't shy away from condos especially if you're looking for a low-risk entry into real estate. 

(b) A foreclosure consultant does not include any of the following:(1) A person licensed to practice law in this state when the person renders service in the course of his or her practice as an attorney at law.(2) A person licensed under Division 3 (commencing with Section 12000) of the Financial Code when the person is acting as a prorater as defined therein.(3) A person licensed under Part 1 (commencing with Section 10000) of Division 4 of the Business and Professions Code when the person is acting under the authority of that license, as described in Section 10131 or 10131.1 of the Business and Professions Code.(4) A person licensed under Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 5000) of Division 3 of the Business and Professions Code when the person is acting in any capacity for which the person is licensed under those provisions.(5) A person or his or her authorized agent acting under the express authority or written approval of the Department of Housing and Urban Development or other department or agency of the United States or this state to provide services.(6) A person who holds or is owed an obligation secured by a lien on any residence in foreclosure when the person performs services in connection with this obligation or lien.(7) Any person licensed to make loans pursuant to Division 9 (commencing with Section 22000) of the Financial Code when the person is acting under the authority of that license.(8) Any person or entity doing business under any law of this state, or of the United States relating to banks, trust companies, savings and loan associations, industrial loan companies, pension trusts, credit unions, insurance companies, or any person or entity authorized under the laws of this state to conduct a title or escrow business, or a mortgagee which is a United States Department of Housing and Urban Development approved mortgagee and any subsidiary or affiliate of the above, and any agent or employee of the above while engaged in the business of these persons or entities.(9) A person licensed as a residential mortgage lender or servicer pursuant to Division 20 (commencing with Section 50000) of the Financial Code, when acting under the authority of that license.

You can also contact your local housing authority to explore the process.Plus is you get all or part of rent consistently, negative is that the house has to be inspected and it can be a high standard. 

I would contact the housing authority in the community the property is in or contact a lawyer today.

Still working on getting the third party authorization approved to get final numbers so that is just an initial estimate on my part.

I would let her go.On my lease agreements the tenants have to park at their assigned spaces (if it's assigned) or if unassigned they must register with me their brand/model/plate numbers on "authorized vehicles". 

The servicer has a duty to the lender and if they don't have delegated authority by the lender, they take instructions from the lender.

He authorized me to speak with the mortgage company and they told me as long as we come to an agreement, he is free to sell to me, close, and payoff the loan as the foreclosure hasn’t yet been finalized.

That means depending on how your operating agreement is drafted, he could maybe have authority over selling the property YOU purchased.  

The purpose of a VA loan is to assist veterans in purchasing a home, not an investment.Purpose of a VA LoanDo whatever you want but I'm telling you there is no circumstance where the VA authorizes you to purchase a home or four-plex with the preplanned intent of converting it to a full rental even if you meet their requirements by living in one of the units for a period of time.