I found a PM and they offered to cross-check properties for me.

@Chris Geer If the only access to a property is by crossing through another property, the law usually recognizes an easement.

@Troy Albers thanks for the positive story... finger crossed they are like that.

I'm located in the La Crosse, WI market and looking to network as well if anyone is located nearby!

I'm meeting with an attorney this month that hopefully can help us on the legal side of things, to make sure we aren't crossing any lines.

It did not even cross my mind that they could be lying as I immediately went into hospitality and safety instead of a business mindset.

The path of least resistance is getting your offer standard FHA accepted, then crossing any hurdles as they arise through the transaction.

Your agent will be able to help you negotiate the sale price, make sure that you dot the is and cross the ts on this first purchase, etc. 

Sometimes it may be prefilled with a state or county but the notary just crosses it out.

During the remodeling phase, he told me he will never accept short term rentals and will fight this...Well in that case, dot your Is cross your Ts on the compliance side, tell the neighbor to stay off and away from your property and that they / their attorney should direct further inquiries to your attorney (or your manager if they are up for it; most likely not.