You might find that the L&I office will be able to help you out, and if not maybe getting in touch with a RE attorney might be your best bet. 

I want to come in and obtain this property through a seller financing strategy to basically buy the property from him, rehab the property, and sell the property for the top ARV value.  

Ideally, the properties main use would be STR, but I love multiple exit strategies. 

If you do find someone to give you a loan (secured or unsecured) think about the exit strategy, cash flow and time frame you agreed to.

Adding keywords related to your investment strategy or market locations can be updated in your settings.

Set for Life is always a great start to help understand the core of investing strategy, and Real Estate Rookie covers the basics of getting your first property. 

I recommend that you start by identifying a strategy you wish to pursue, choose a market that aligns with it, and establish your Core 4.The main challenge I observed is that individuals often lack a clear end goal or strategy, or they select a market that doesn't align with it.

What does the BP community think is a better strategy right now?

@Griffin Sisk I learned the hard way investing with friends that to cover your bases be sure to make it official and have a formal partnership agreement with at least one or two well thought out exit strategies in the event something goes wrong or someone needs to exit the investment.

What is your strategy for maximizing its potential?