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If you get preapproved with a Hard Money lender you can buy a distressed property but if all you can get approved for is an fha loan it has to be a pretty solid property, of course unless you use the 203k product.

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Even the mew loan products like the Fanmoe Mae Home Style Loan. 

Permits are legally required (in most jurisdictions), but it is certainly physically possible to restore the home completely without any permit. 

You may be surprised what they offer on commercial products.

I would disagree with @Ronald Isgate (I do respect your opinion though I've seen you on here plenty and know you are a knowledgable source) in that there are a number of hard money lenders who now have long-term products.

I'd recommend that before you leave you understand the different areas, classes, products, etc.

The goal here is to keep discussion civil, productive and real estate related.

I actually just got approved an 1149 square ft product.  749 ADU and 400 square ft. additional living quarters (for the main house).