Most agencies are slow to process paperwork, have a lot of bureaucratic red tape, and it is difficult to get them to respond to inquiries.

Some lenders charge 5% released upon C/O, others release once that particular line item is approved by local inspection agency.

If you can not find coverage with the agencies you have contacted, PM me and I will let you know the companies that we use that might do it.Because of your making payments to the owners potentially, I would look into commercial crime coverage and cyber liability. 

Borrower Financial Strength & Experience:Liquidity, net worth, prior multifamily experience, prior agency borrowing experience, etc.11. 

I also enclose below the text of the relevant section for ease.https://www.flsenate.gov/laws/statutes/2020/553.79QUOTE(14) A building permit for a single-family residential dwelling must be issued within 30 working days of application therefor unless unusual circumstances require a longer time for processing the application or unless the permit application fails to satisfy the Florida Building Code or the enforcing agency’s laws or ordinances.UNQUOTEThe previous link to the City of Cape Coral citizens portal lets individuals see permit details for a specific property address, the progress with applications, and if not using a private provider the status of inspections.  

Are there specific national or regional agencies that coordinate temporary housing for disaster victims?

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We also work with investors in the different markets we operate in to perform tenant placement where we work with ALE Solutions, other relocation companies, medical agencies, etc. to offer properties as a part of our inventory.

see Facebook group:Norada Capital Default Notice:If you are one of the investors, please see Facebook page with agencies and links to file complaints !

Although this is a long term investment and not in the main stream, it has added a certain level of comfort knowing the above potential investment risks are to a degree reduced.