Another question: are vacant or improved lands subject to property taxes? 

These updates modernized the property, improved its curb appeal and significantly increased its market value.

Communication was the key breakdown in my experience, but to Rob’s credit, he is working on improving things there in that regard.

Will the area or could the area improve?

@Anthony Zotto- if you started the application with the CU and locked the rate in - your rate wont  automatically  decrease  if  rates  improve . 

Mortgage Interest Deduction: You can deduct the interest paid on a mortgage used to buy, build, or improve your home.4.

I feel this is not a best practice, but I'm not sure how to improve it.

However, if you are purchasing the property subject to the loan, which is an FHA loan used for primary residency, I don't see a title company working with that unless the loan is paid off prior to any improvments made to the property.

I did a home improvement project where one of the perks was 0% for 2 years.

I can understand some things, such as new window, but are cosmetic improvements such as paint and power washing really necessary for Section 8 approval?