Nah, just bite the bullet and get something that will last.

I get it. 

Overall, i do not consider it a bad place to live if you can get used to the not so good.

I'm also seeing lots of homes for sale that were used as Airbnbs, so I'm wondering if that along with these numbers may indicate it's an overly saturated market, and if these are signs that maybe I should keep searching for a stronger market, or just a property that cash flows given the average annual revenue?

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My recommendation is to see if you can work for a company in real estate or wholesaling that way you get training and education while getting paid 

Quote from @Gene D Stephens: Hi Chris,I'm relatively new here and was just wondering if you could expand on your last comment.  

As @Cole Bossert said, you can/should get it retroactively permitted (if you buy it).

I doubt you would be able to get your money back at this point but im not sure how much value you will get from them vs spending that “class” or meeting time reading a real estate book or connecting with local investors. 

Get some actual figures and make your decision from there.