I have to block you   @BrentCoombs

Baltimore can very much be block by block.

Our targeted markets are 2 blocks around SJSU and 1 block radius around Japantown.

My question is, if the uninhabitable classification is removed but the boards still are up, will I be able to get a conventional loan on it provided everything else is ok or will the appraiser block the purchase solely based on the house being boarded up?

Even more obvious when a real name Google search lands on this post.Your other angle of buying an investment and later trying for FTHB on your primary is a great idea and one you should check with a tax pro on (ie, not HR Block).If you can use the plan, then start cramming every dollar you have into an RRSP so you can use that money tax-free come time.

Then we paint everything with Kilz to block any remaining odor.

this was a probate sale. it came on the market for 39.9k. not sure how long it was on the MLS for, but i offered 40k. was shocked to hear that they took my offer.just closed on it a few hrs ago. i got $500 back because they didn't clean it at all.budget - guessing around 17-20k, but we will spend whatever it takes to make it the nicest house on the block.

One thing I've noticed is a few folks must have the same "City" keyword alert as well....they consistently post the same regurgitated reply to anyone asking about said city.Is there a way to block this person or persons response when they use said City in their reply to the topic from popping up as a keyword alert?

Good for people who don't want to use variable loans or whose income is highly variable since Penn allows you to stop and start (or vary) the paid up additions inside of 5-year blocks/windows.You can also go reduced paid-up in any year beyond (I think) the 5th year. 

Any insight  on how to bypass this road block would be greatly appreciated.