Doing rehabs, I hope, will provide a decent level of experience in the value add piece. 

I assume you have the foundation permit/plan and can provide that to them to bid, so you just need to send it over and have them provide SOW and pricing. 

Per the Participation Agreement all insureds sign, we are a monthly reporting program and are required to provide a 30-day notice outlining any coverage or cost changes, which was sent via email.

I have not been able to verify that this has been enacted as part of the recent budget negotiations* (If anyone can provide some clarity or insight it is always appreciated.)

Trying to make sure I provide the best and most efficient information when on a call. 

I could not read the NYT article because you need a subscription, but I found another article that walks one through a numbers exercise of determining the true cost of owning versus renting Do you think this provides similar sound advice? 

You may be able to reduce expenses through energy savings, appealing assessed values, shopping for utility providers, etc. 3.

Does the section 8 program provide any repair/replacement funds if house is trashed? 

The policy provides a limit for the Existing building based on Actual Cash Value (depreciated value). 

Shan, I might know someone in the area who could provide the services you're requesting.