I"m seeking to rezone the lots as they are pre-existing, prior to the first zoning codes, which later came in and only granted duplex zoning, so these are legal, non-conforming but can't be converted to separate up/down "condo" sales as lenders won't loan if a structure can't be rebuilt after a catastrophic loss unless its zoned correctly as their collateral is compromised and that is the case in the county where these are located. 

No, the 203k cannot be used to build new unless the new is connected to the existing. 

That contract gives me rights and interests in the property that wouldn't otherwise exist; which is why suddenly I care about them a lot more than I did before.You're not marketing a house.

As for getting rid of existing stains, CLR works pretty well.Good luck!

Thanks Andreis,As this was a cash purchase I do not have a existing loan.

I can’t even imagine boilers, cast iron pipes, plaster and lathe, asphalt shingles, wood damage, etc. 

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We purchased a tear down home and removed the existing property and replaced it with a manufactured home that needed TLC.

We purchased a tear down home and removed the existing property and replaced it with a manufactured home that needed TLC.

We purchased a tear down home and removed the existing property and replaced it with a manufactured for $400,000, Invested $50,000 and sold for $600,000.