No hallway is required, however here's the requirements that I know of.Minimum square footage: This can vary from state to state, 70 to 80 square feet is generally the acceptable minimum. 

All we can do is help where we are accepted. we don't control your property.   

I want this to be acceptable long term if I keep this method of financing. 

You were scared and probably had analysis paralysis, but your post is half acceptance of your own failure and half blaming the market.

., pool)-LandscapingNot Acceptable Renovations:-Commercial Use (e.g., turning a residential property into a commercial property)-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential Buildings (e.g., barns, stables)FHA 203(k)Minimum Down Payment: 3.5%Minimum Credit Score: 620Minimum Loan Amount: $50,000Maximum Loan Amount: $524,225Occupancy Types: Primary Residence ONLYUnit Maximum: 4 UnitsAcceptable Renovations:-Structural Improvements/Reconstruction (e.g., adding rooms, bathrooms)-Cosmetic Enhancements-Eliminate Health and Safety Hazards-Energy Efficiency Improvements-Major Landscaping (e.g., grading, tree removal, adding walkways)Non-Acceptable Renovations:-Luxury Items-Commercial Use-Temporary Structures-Non-Residential BuildingsBoth of these renovation loans are similar in many ways, but the key differences are:1.

Gives you time to go do more deals and get more contracts accepted for the next one. 

Maybe one of your lowball offers gets accepted.  

If your LOI is accepted and you are give your window, you would need to use a way more comprehensive analysis tool.

Negotiation tip #47, make it as simple as possible for the other party to accept your terms.

Obviously there’s a number of things that can go wrong, I’m just curious if you find the documents less effective than one from an experienced lawyer but you are willing to accept less quality for a cheaper product or if you actually find them more effective in the first place.