The books I am listening to right now are the Rich Dad author Garret Sutton all his books are great about REI.

However, if the agents aren't doing their job in selling the properties, we will adjust to do what's best for us.

If it's an investment property (one you aren't planning to live in) then they will likely require you to put at least 25% down. 

Anybody who habItually doesn’t respect authority is going to not respect their landlord .. any woman who would have such poor discernment to live and have a relationship with a criminal with such history surely is no better than him !

Obviously, there are no guaranties, but there aren't in the fix and flip market or stock market either. 

My bottom line suggestion, call the Housing Authority for the county, tell them you have a property that may qualify  and just ask them how it works. 

You can get a HML to purchase the property on a short term loan then refi out or you can find a lender willing to do a 30 year mortgage on the property as well it really depends on the scenario but occupied properties aren't typically an issue as long as the occupant isn't the owner

Also, make sure you aren't going to be receiving any fines in your area for putting them out.

Moreover, I cannot believe the Cohens aren't serving LONG time in jail!!!

The only thing the seller said she is willing to do is to get on the phone with the bank and authorize me (or just conference call the bank) to discuss loan condition to sell me the house.