That is still the weakest part of our rental market and it was thriving prior to that.   

I've been told that the IRS prefers you hold on to an investment property for at least a year prior to using a 1031 on it.

203kContractors.com But you actually need a HUD approved FHA 203k Consultant to determine what items are FHA required items PRIOR to the contractor giving you any pricing. 

1) google is your friend. 2) search prior HML posts And articles here on BP, there is some great content. 3) BP has a list or featured HML’s.

If the facts are as stated and there was a good tenant landlord relationship prior, your landlord is being a first class *&^and is extremely shortsighted to boot.

But think they had a 6mo or 1 year hold requirement prior to issuing a 2nd. 

If not they are addressed prior to a tenant move in. 

If you buy as an Owner Occupied then you must agree to live there as your primary residence for 1 year prior to making it a rental, if you don't owner occupy it for 1 year, you have just committed loan fraud and if the lender becomes aware of this, they may report it to legal authorities?

In my most recent email, I provided him a photo showing that the a window sill was present prior to their work – proof that the jamb was their installation – and therefore I don’t see why I should have to pay for that work.

Severe foundation issues,  Prior Meth lab, scene of a homicide or suicide.