But there is one exception to this. 

Travel costs to look at other properties.If you travel but have not identified the property that you want to buy yet, the cost is considered an investigating cost.

This only really matters if you plan to buy a house again soon...within 9-12 months4.

Price : $100,000,  4126 Laverne St, Oklahoma City, OK 73135, seems like good condition throughout.  3Bed/1Bath750sqftSchools are mostly 2/10Average rent for the zipcode is $950What do you guys think about this deal?

Is this not what this website is?

Keep in mind many get investigated not all get charged or anything happens..

Thank you.While I am lending exact direction, you will need to dig a bit more on the statutes, to gain full comprehension of the statutes in reference your question.     

This is where the lender and original owner seek the investigation by the A.G., FTC, HUD and others and the FBI does actually get involved to see if there is a pattern.   

Hi Irene,I had a client that did this with a home and a barndominium next door. 

This could easily cost you $10’s of thousands if you plan to stay in the home 5+ years when you return.