It is very difficult to prove intent in those circumstances unless you have some pretty good documentation to support the intent to hold for investment purpose and to explain the short holding period. 

FNMA would have a difficult time selling the property now as the condition rules out anyone getting a loan This is another thread that illustrates the importance of having a great agent.

Maybe its me or the way I'm phrasing what I need when talking to insurance agents but it seems astronomically difficult to find loss insurance for a vacant property in DC.

The most difficult and most stressing part of running a TK company is trying to do your best to make sure investors have a positive experience. 

would be so difficult; I'm throwing money at them and they are apparently so busy that they can't call me back, yet see fit to complain about how it's a struggle to grow their business!

It's been difficult finding someone to take a second mortgage on it so I can keep the 2.99% on the 90k I owe currently.

If you are in the cashier's-check-only camp, do you find it a nuisance trying to lock up a deal on the weekend when it is extremely difficult for a buyer to get a cashier's check since banks are closed?

We own the home outright and have all the equity available in it we are just concerned about how difficult it is to get money towards another rental through a heloc or home equity thanks for the advice Matt

It's very difficult to determine online what I am looking at in regards to HOA fees.  

It will be difficult to get to know the area and make a good decision.