The lots remain listed and I'm unable to sell them.I believe I fell victim to trusting a "property coach" and have learned my lesson.

Banks seem to be unable to close on time... 

They kept begging me to which I finally responded "if this is such a good deal then why are you unable to find a realtor willing to do it?"  

So you have some short term risk associated with buying property, but you do mitigate the long term risk of being unable to provide for yourself.That being said, here's my two bits -- after you educate, buy in Coatesville, PA.

Throughout this time substantial late fees have been adding up  due to the back payments, and the buyers are unable to have the contractors they hired work on the property!

I'm unable to determine if the noise complaints are valid because the tenant on the other side of the possible offender never has any issues with them and also states the complaining tenant has always been very noise sensitive. 

If you are still unable to find a local CPA - Feel free to broaden your search by looking for a CPA that works with clients remotely.

You are unable to verify payment history or criminal background. 

I work about 50 hours a week and would be unable to manage this. 

Tl;dr: If you're within city limits you'll be unable to rent an entire unit out short-term starting on Oct 1 2018.