Any institutions you can buy it with or do you have to go to the government website?

RyanBanks/CUs Offering a HELOC Product for NOO Property in CaliforniaBank of the West (I think they will do this for a single family, but not for a condo/townhome)California Bank & Trust (up to 55% Combined LTV)California Coast Credit Union (70% CLTV)East West Bank (60% CLTV)Fremont Bank (65% CLTV)Pentagon Federal Credit Union (70% CLTV)SAFE Credit Union (70% CLTV)Union Bank (up to 65% CLTV)Wells Fargo (up to 60% CLTV)Wescom Credit Union  (70% CLTV)

If they've been there 10 years, you have a good idea of how well they take care of the place as what you saw when you viewed it would reflect that.For state laws-google it and you will find a government website with the info.  

There are a total of 17 units, each property is currently occupied and has passed inspection for the local government rental subsidy programs (section 8).

In Florida, local governments designate areas as "brownfields" to qualify for incentives as provided in State statute and some aren't even truly contaminated.

"Government backed loans" are shorted every day for no where near the full balance, and have some of the better short sale procedures.  

By law, they have to give it to you FREE.She told you what she told you because government employees are 1) incredibly lazy and 2) like to act with authority because they work for the government.  

Know going in if you are operating a private pay or will you accept government assistance.

I was able to use the $8,000 I got from the government in 2011 once I finally received it (plus interest!)

We considered having an informal but legal business arrangement (governing rules created by an attorney).