Same program, Fannie 5% down.Find another lender with reasonable terms.

Over the long run everything appreciates, but there will be a dip coming in some capacity so I’m not sure that fits either. 

Appears to be a well oiled machine in terms of the construction and sale process-cookie cutter 1200 sq ft properties.

I would have them go through the same steps you would go through for a regular long term tenant.

Team,Im having a tough time finding an insurance provider for my medium term rental in Pittsburgh and I'm looking for suggestions.I own the building (triplex) where 2/3 units are traditional long term rentals, and 1x unit is a medium term rental.

Mojo has been around a long time.

Any other mid term rental investors in Cleveland are looking to network 

@Julie Muse My end goal is to rent the house out long term and cash out refinance into another property.

The sellers agent would not be required to tell you as the buyer (or your agent) the terms of the other offer or what the seller finds appealing, his job is to get the best "offer" for his seller, not necessarily the best "price".

Like @Bill B. said, the way to eliminate the taxes is for him to stay on title (as long as he has also been reporting the property on his taxes) until he passes away.