Some gems from their current online sale right now: cool red modern dining chairs, 2 for $50, Cuisanart full cookware 13 piece set, $40, plaid duvet cover set $35 for queen, cream color lace patterned dinnerware set for 4 (16 piece) for $35. 

We love pex, and from what I understand it can freeze but won't break- it has the ability to expand up to 3x in size which will accommodate the ice.  

We're also getting ice dam damage along the lower roof lines.

I like cream colored cabinets.

I own a townhouse near Boston, and there is a leak in the roof caused by an ice dam. 

There are good tenants even at low incomes so as you convert/upgrade  make sure you get the cream of the crop in all units. kick out those lease violators. 

We're supposed to get a bunch of winter weather (snow and ice) tomorrow evening and into the night.

And then, if you're lucky and chose the right property at the right time in the right location, you might also get the icing on the cake:  appreciation in the value of the property!

I heard that they put you on ice for at least 2 years for FHA.2) How does one do an owner occupied when the only places that are remotely feasible for me financially are very questionable hoods?  

I know up here in my neck of the woods we are required to use ice barrier on the lower half of the roof to extend past atleast 2' from an exterior wall.