They satisfy the bank and FEMA, but allow a $10k, $25k, $50k and even $100k deductible. 

If you are looking to to lower your monthly rent by buying a condo and enjoying the deductions that go with ownership that is a good plan.The condo board and the owners decide on the yearly budget and capex projects .A good board can hold costs down for years so you don't have to worry as long as you look over the budgets over a 3-5 year time frame Condos are very attractive due to the lower costs and easier care then single family homes If I were you I would keep track of a few properties that you can see yourself living in over the next six months and then decide if buying is right for your situation Never feel pressure to own something if it is not right for you especially starting a new career  and notknowing where you may be in a year from today

I realize I get the benefit of leverage (and a tax deduction) on the first two financed properties, but I literally paid twice as much for them as the auction SFH purchase and they net the same cash flow as the auction house.

It would also amend the Truth in Lending Act with respect to minimum standards for residential mortgage loans, to prohibit, in determining whether a residential mortgage loan is a qualified mortgage, from applying to loans originated by such a person certain guidelines and regulations relating to ratios of total monthly debt to monthly income.

"Most standard mortgage clauses contain a provision requiring the mortgagee to notify the insurance company of any change in ownership, occupancy, or risk.

The administrator will deduct the loan loan from your paycheck.

The risk is you get audited and they disallow your deduction.

I look forward to closing before the remodel is done so that we can get in and get some of that done to my standards.  

Wind/hail deductibles are increasing (if coverage is provided at all), and this usually affects the captive insurance companies first, those mentioned, and others.

Does that include the RMLS  standard Sellers disclosures forms ?