I have a great real estate agent who'd I can put you in contact with.

Maybe contact him to see if it is still for sale.

Not sure how it usually works, but we had to complete a few rounds of paperwork with each tenant receiving assistance but I had a contact at the USDA and was able to scan everything and get it to them directly. 

If they're not interested in this particular property ask what their criteria is so you can contact them when you get something under contract that fits their needs.I suggest doing it this way because you have nothing to lose (other than the $1 you pay for the option) and a few hours of your time calling those ads.P.S.

I would not contact banks individually and instead let a broker tell you what you can qualify for and the best interest rates.

I was exploring a heloc as well but I have not contacted a bank about that option. 

I contacted a CPA who told me that foreign investors have a 40% tax on the inheritance.Also the CPA told me that in order to not pay so much taxes in case I die is better to open a company overseas.

I would be very uncomfortable buying a property without knowing exactly who is living in it, and have a way to contact them!!!

The seller aka bank will permit the potential buyer to contact the local utilities and have them put utilities into the buyers name for one day for the inspection which of coarse is a contingency that you’d arrange as part of the sale .

(Property Manager in charge of our house at the time) did schedule annual inspection in 2016, when she arrived at property (the tenant) told her that he was late for court and would contact her to reschedule.