The limits for what you can collect for a security deposit do not apply here so the limit can be much higher.

Anyone here have experience in this area to point me in the direction to find out if STR is allowed where I am attempting to purchase?

Hello, would anyone here be able to point me in the right direction to get a vacant lot evaluated?

How do I apply my assignment fee? 

As a last resort I would ask their realtor if it's an option to have them apply for a down payment assistance grant, instead of you footing the bill.  

I just moved here in September and have been trying to learn about the different methods I can apply before taking the big real estate leap.

(although the min. charge may still apply)Your property if it is a residential property will not go into the tax sale for water although it can go in for misc. fines and taxes.

If your going to be mixing all of these accounts and then going for a self directed roth IRA later, this will apply to you. 

The usual fact patterns where this applies are long ownership history where the parcel appreciated or value was created through entitlements.

I have questions into them on whether they would cover it if the commercial policy denies it.Here's the exact language of the exclusion - "This insurance does not apply to animals "bodily injury" or "property damage" arising out of the ownership, use, loading or unloading, handling, or demonstration of domestic or wild animals, including but not limited to dogs.