Georgetown Planning Department has some published statistics that predict within the city limits population will grow 23.28% from 2015 to 2020.

I'm sure there are exceptions to this, but often two different departments at the lender, they don't talk, and they have different priorities. 

I'm currently employed with a local housing authority in their maintenance department and started thinking,  "Geesh, wouldn't it be nice if I could fix up a place and sell it?!

I say that having been with both a smaller firm being a jack-of-all-trades, a tax manager in a larger firm's real estate department, and of course managing my own clients.  

Call the local fire department and see if they want to use it for training.

I don't see how it will make any difference assuming the water tests safe depending on your local health department guidelines. 

You'll have to check with your benefits department to see if this is an option for you.  

In the earnings department (your business records), all the costs associated with the purchase set the 'basis' for the investment.  

I'm originally from Florida, and spent 7 years as an EMT in an Ocean Rescue department.

You can find information about that here: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/solid-waste/garbage/s...The City of Minneapolis will also be your water & sewer (this is a combined bill in Minneapolis, meaning your sewage fees are part of your water bill)Mlps Water Department and Utility billing:http://www.minneapolismn.gov/utilitybilling/  [A money saving tip: In Minneapolis, your sewer fees are charged to you based on the number of gallons of water you use for their water service.