This is applicable around the country.

If the bank did not obtain title insurance, I would doubt they will cooperate as their position will be that it is a valid lien-Most people who pull these stunts ultimately get convicted of mortgage fraud or mail fraud as they lied on the loan application. 

The answer most often begins with, “By getting pre-qualified for a loan,” and I go on to say you will need to gather and bring the following things to the bank loan officer to get started:1.Copies of three years of tax returns for first time buyers + schedules and W2 forms 2.Copies of most recent pay stubs within the last 30 days3.Copies of your most recent three months of bank statements4.A list of all creditors with name, address and account numbersWith these initial documents the lender can begin to process your application for a loan.

a zoning board or planning board of some kind will look at your application and (most likely) will compare it to the surrounding parcels.

We refer potential tenants to each other when we don't have the type of apartment or house the applicant is looking for.

Since living in the property is almost certainly out of the question, I believe FHA and 203ks are off the table.Would the best plan be to go after a traditional mortgage as co-applicants for the purchase and then HML/private/other form of credit for rehab costs?  

They have sent over the application, but just trying to get a little more info of the process.

Just use your downtime prior closing to plan the reno if applicable, figure out ideas on how enhance curb appeal, and prepare for marketing/advertising.

4) If you would keep them, is it appropriate to have them fill out a rental application and follow through with a screening process?

When I filed the first loan modification application, Chase said they wouldn't consider it unless I was 3 months late - so, I didn't pay for 3 months (at that time, I was current).