This can sometimes help with regulations and building codes.Just my 2 cents. :)

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The lender is pushing you to do this to get an FHA loan.

If you are familiar with this area, any further recommendations or resources you are willing to provide, I am super grateful. 

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Thanks for the blog link!

The way I interpret the following policy clause is that so long as the property is defined as other than "VACANT" which is the case when the property is being "constructed, altered or repaired", the 30-day time period and vacant status does not apply in this instance: We do not insure any loss at your premises if your dwelling has been vacant for more than 30 consecutive days immediately before the loss and the declaration page indicates an occupancy other than “VACANT“.

I’ve done both to grow from 2 paid off STR and now have 29 SFR by using equity that was sitting there doing absolutely nothing for me to buy more and more with 20% down.

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