A smaller local bank or credit union would be more likely to fund under these circumstances.

If she would make a good tenant under normal circumstances (25-30% rent to income ratio amongst other things), then it could work..

Since these are on-market deals I'm talking about, and will likely involve my buyers agent, what are some points to make with her I can use to overcome what I'm sure will be seen as some kind of cognitave dissonance, since typically it would be unheard of to offer a house sight unseen (in normal circumstances, with a standard buyer).

Does this sound reasonable under the circumstances?  

@Duke M.Although a commercial loan is possible in this situation, given your circumstances and what you’re looking for a residential loan will probably make more sense for you.

What is important know ex: contingencies with the city and/or other unknown circumstances with dealing with such a property?

comes down to circumstances.. some folks I bent over backwards for some who acted nasty and entitled we dealt with them differently.  

I would hope it wasn't a circumstance like that. 

We have a Hard Money loan program that given the right circumstances can cover 100% of purchase and rehab.

For example how long did the project take, did you make enough money for how long you held the property, was there something unforeseen that impacted the duration of the flip or the desired profit?