3.  203k loans include a NOTORIOUS amount of paperwork, and are often used on properties that would otherwise not be insurable.  6 months is not a long time, especially for the scope of damage you're describing - though yes, I believe extensions are possible as said above.  

Withthe summer months quickly approaching, which is notoriously the slow season formany vacation rentals across the country many are transitioning to alonger-term leasing option- temporarily.

Real pleasure to listen/read.NJ/NY areas, being notoriously pricey, I am trying to see if anyone has any advice for a first investment for about 30K in down payment available.I have been reading about HUD homes as an option, and foreclosures as well, however I’m not sure about foreclosures as a first home investment..Also, due to better pricing in other areas, turn key in another part of the country is intriguing.

Property management companies are often notoriously bad - there are some good ones out there but many stink. 

Of course a simple assertion of permission will not necessarily carry the day if it comes to a lawsuit, the facts will.It appears that to establish adverse possession to a parcel of land in Washington, a claimant is required to demonstrate that the possession was (1) exclusive, (2) actual and uninterrupted, (3) open and notorious, and (4) hostile for a period of 10 years.

Having spent the last 6 years in Accademia and working with the federal and state government in the environmental sector I am quite practiced at being patient as the goings-on in science and government are notoriously slow. 

HOAs are notorious for lying and tricking residents.

And ask what the closing costs are because FHA notoriously has high closing costs.

Chicago is notorious for allowing something, but when the practical aspects are put into place it is not feasible, therefore they look like they’re being friendly.Thank you and good luck

If you can afford the mini splits and can live with the single-point source (i.e. to heat/cool the place all the doors need to be open), much better:1) Your tenant gets about 50% off his electric in winter2) Your tenant gets A/C and you get dehumidifier which keeps moisture down3) Baseboards are notoriously inefficient and usually get a sofa shoved in front of them4) If electric and not regularly cleaned, I think they're a fire hazard.