You should also look into the NACA loan for a 0% down loan product with no PMI. https://www.nacalynx.com/naca/...

Sunrun is a reputable company that'll stand by their system w/ a production guarantee & a strong warranty for the life of the system. 

However, keep in mind that mortgages are the products lenders are selling. 

I have and I got the tax deed on the house and have it rented.If the remainderman ever produces a death certificate for the LE person then they deed the house to the remainderman.

I have called many banks around my city and though, me getting approved hasn't been the issue, it's amazing what different products are out there.

For example:A clear or black (if you don't want anyone to see what's inside) acrylic wall-mounted suggestion box (both of which fit the dimensions you listed and even have a slot at the top for running wires out of):Link to product: Clear Suggestion BoxLink to product: Black suggestion boxOr just a plain acrylic lockable box that comes in various sizes:Link to product: Clear acrylic boxI wouldn't think it'd need to be anything too fancy or expensive.  

No thanks.If you can get at your retirement without penalty consider this, $1million is likely to produce $30k per year taxed income when you retire.

If the property is rented out and producing income, then sure.

I've also thought about putting an airbnb or something creative on it to produce some income.

I know typically with courthouse auctions it is a very quick turnaround (maybe 24 hours) from when your offer gets accepted to when the payment is due and you close so you will have to be comfortable with the added risk of not being able to do much due diligence, or will have to scramble to quickly verify you are buying a clean title and to produce the cash for purchase if you don't have it already liquid.