All you can do is go in and inspect the place, but to what productive end if the previous owner still has access? 

Some people have shoddy credit, some people only focus on the 3.5% down payment (as opposed to the 3-5% down payment for conventional available right now), some people simply don't know and think FHA is the only way to go, some people do not have access to conventional financing for various reasons. 

@Andrew Kerr Yeah, sounds awesome, thanks for the heads up, did a search online.

I have been searching online, but can’t find any law or regulation that explains this.

I can't find anything online that will give me a concrete answer.    

However, there are many units coming online and a lot of inventory with some compounds at 75%-80% occupancy. 

I would suggest reading the PM's review online before hiring them.

Even if you're planning on doing repairs, showings, leases, and all that jazz yourself, deployments are a thing and you'll want to have access to folks who can take care of things while you're away if they pop up. 

Once you start buying more properties and become more successful the more valuable you will become to the agents and the more they will want to work with you.I know it sounds harsh but I as an agent am going to work with the client who I like and who is going to allow me to make the most money in the least amount of time.Also consider getting your real estate license again so you can at lest start doing the research easier and have full access to the MLS. 

8)Access your buyer's list and push the house until an investor buys it-- Market your wholesaling business9)**When an investor signs the contract**-- Charge a wholesaler fee-- Get your deposit back (if you needed one) and make a profit