Ive known tht since I was born :DWell if people are construeing what I say for something else then whatever.

vacant dwelling insurance is a good idea, didnt think of that.

You are right, guys, it is one thing to talk about it, but another thing to actually go and do it :D Well, I am going to put the offer in today.

I had to submit estimates from licensed and bonded contractors, and I could not dwell in the property.

This guy was referred by the www.naeba.orgI checked him/his company out on the BBB.org & did not see any negativity.I'm looking at a property (co-op) in Queens New York.Its $159,000 & $855 in maintenance including gas/electric.After meeting with this gentleman (he was very late):nono:, I explained to him that I'm was looking to situate my parents in more safe dwelling as I leave for school.He was somewhat unprepared for our interview stating "research was done on the property but I left it home".

You will need one egress window for each dwelling space, ie bedroom or living room.

I was told that any loan on a 1-4 family dwelling falls under the new law regardless of financing method.

It seems like we have a lot of flexibility in setting the replacement value for the dwelling.

Fair housing laws state:If you or someone associated with you:Have a physical or mental disability (including hearing, mobility and visual impairments, chronic alcoholism, chronic mental illness, AIDS, AIDS Related Complex and mental retardation) that substantially limits one or more major life activitiesHave a record of such a disability orAre regarded as having such a disabilityyour landlord may not:Refuse to let you make reasonable modifications to your dwelling or common use areas, at your expense, if necessary for the disabled person to use the housing.

Once you find what the zoning is you can look up the zoning code and read rules on additional dwelling units.