I would also shop with a local mortgage broker as currently United Wholesale Mortgage is running a 125 bps special on Government refinances through the end of September meaning if you did go FHA streamline then you should be getting a rate of around 5% (borrower paid)4) If you havent asked, at 700K+ loan tell your lender you want to go Borrower Paid and you expect them to only charge a 1% origination charge fee.

If it shows on the deed history, Grantor is a bank and grantee is Housing and Urban Development on a special warranty deed, what does that mean? 

Specifically, we specialize in new build duplexes that offer strong cash flow and significant equity-building potential.

I realize it's not my right to tell people how to vote, but I'd like to put a clause in that reads, "Every time a levy, school tax increase, or special tax assessment passes, rent will increase by 5x the amount of that cost." 

IANAL and have never specialized in constitutional law, but I agree with @Russell Brazil that this isn't related to the constitution.

.- Check statute of limitations: Depending on your state, there might be a time limit on claims related to construction defects.As a hard money lender specializing in fix and flip deals, I've seen similar situations arise.

Lenders who understand and specialize in such properties can be more flexible with their criteria.One approach is to ensure you provide comprehensive documentation on the property's potential and zoning specifics.

What's good enough for a second home is often not attractive or special enough for STR, despite what we see in many STR listings. 

This figure includes the construction of the building but excludes land acquisition, permits, and other associated costs.Cost per Door (Unit)The cost per door, or per unit, in affordable housing projects can also vary widely based on the specifics of the project.Average Cost per Unit: Recent affordable apartment buildings built using public funds, such as Metro housing bond dollars, have cost between $412,000 and $522,000 per unit.

That said, some good strategies that don't require a ton of time or specialized knowledge would be ones that involve your primary residence, such as house-hacking.