when I try to narrow the results by my city or state it will return zero results, but I know there are posts for my city/state because I can find them if I pick through the posts manually.

I know there is an issue with the appraisal due to same appraiser, but the lender/loan processor picked both companies and I had to pay for both appraisals one for $700 and the other for $485.

Another 5-7% go toward other holding costs (financing, utilities, taxes, insurance, lawn/snow, etc.). 

Everywhere it's start and stop, picking here, picking there, just the service was completed.I question their labor logs.

All the utilities are in my name, I furnished the home and do all the maintenance. 

You've found the best place there is to pick the brains of some of the most savvy real estate investors on the planet!

Would I be able to utilize program benefits or start applying without being a resident of the state?

Hoping to pick the much bigger brains here for ideas.FYI - this would be a long term hold, not worried about appreciation issues as it would be a cash flow rental.

If this starts picking up, it’s worth adding your listing to one or two other major marketers: VRBO and HomeAway.

As it sounds like you're very new, try picking a couple of zip codes you live near and analyze those.