I see a lot of old posts suggesting meetups but I don't anticipate those being as lucrative of an idea post-covid-19 so just looking for alternative/safe ways to get myself out there! 

Is this an unbelievably good deal?

Alternatively, I remember moving from Japan to San Diego in 2006 with two kids - the rental market was so tight that PMs had many qualified applications to choose from on each house, so I had to write several $35 checks hoping they wouldn't all get processed and cashed at the same time... 

An alternative you might consider is house hacking with a casita/in-law suite.

Its unbelievable. 

Alternatively you could look at other options like putting up more earnest money to make the offer more appealing. then some 

I am moving in Fort Myers for work and the project forecast is 5 years.I am not sure if buying would be the best option if, after the project will be completed, I will need to move in another location.Is the rent a valid alternative otherwise?

Alternatively, you could also run numbers as if you are putting 20% down to see how that adjusts your COC.

The deal at those times was unbelievable I actually did not want the vacant lot so short story the seller gave it to me NO JOKE!

He declined and didn't really give us an alternative option.