The excess of the ARV of the property over the sum of the tax deed purchase cost plus property restoration costsHave been working with multiple agents / underwriters with no luck so far in getting insurance in place.Has anyone had success in getting the required insurance in place in Connecticut?

Especially, they'll have the 'cool' feature of being a restored commercial space.  

This will restore the structural integrity and give you a smooth finish.

I love restoring old buildings and rehabbing properties for rental. 

Hello REI's, Im David Pitman.Im a relatively new member and Im looking for connections in the Colorado Springs/Denver Area.I wear several "hats" in this industry.Im a contractor in Colorado but have Licenses for "Public" Insurance Adjusting in TX,KS,NE, & MO. ( I only work for property owners, NOT Insurance Companies)Commercial/Residential restoration and damage appraisals are my specialties.Im looking for connections with investors that need these services.

Open up a spreadsheet and start breaking down the costs and massaging the numbers with your estimates/budgets and note your assumptions until your as low as you can go.  

As soon as possible, take net proceeds from rents and make large payments on the refi to restore your cash-flow.

I am not going to try to restore the hardwood floors so I dont care if they get ruined if I apply a odor removing chemical. 

The management company for the HOA tells me it could be a year before the FHA is restored.

If you don't, it's possible to get one with a brace and install it through the existing hole in the drywall; you don't *have* to go into the attic or tear up the ceiling.Whenever I am in the local Habitat ReStore, I notice that they have a few fans, but they always have several sets of glass shades for the lights.