And if I can ensure I am a bona fide purchaser, then the coast should be clear?

Most of the time went to an excited presentation of the activities the HOA has been taking to ensure investment rentals are generally not allowed in the neighborhood.

I would also begin the conversations with lenders to ensure you will qualify, on an experience level, for a 100 unit bldg. 

Before a property becomes REO the bank runs title and ensures all is in order to foreclose and obtain free and clear title.

Let them know your strategy, your goals and what your business plan is to ensure that your business plan aligns with theirs and you can both work towards the same goal.

You should talk to a real estate attorney or title company that works with investors in your area to ensure you are in compliance with any laws.

But a good one will ensure you have market rate rents and are protected from this kind of nonsense that will cost you money. 

The estate attorney will work with the bank to ensure everything is done fairly and properly.

Whenever you are buying a property out of state you should do a few things to ensure it's as smooth as possible.Don't buy in the roughest neighborhood in the urban core.

You should require them to pass a screening first to ensure it's a legitimate service animal. the easiest way to do that is Petscreening.com which is free to you and $20 to the tenant.Always require them to pass the screening BEFORE they put the animal on the property.There are 17 more things to consider but it wouldn't help.