I was able to get coverage (with difficulty) but I am looking to scale my business and want to streamline the process.Note, this is within Canada.Any feed back is appreciated.

HML's will want a first lien position, so if you have financing in place already you need to look at a refi that gives you the extra capital you need to pay for the rehab while replacing the original loan. 

@Sam Horton Thank you for the feedback, I am planning on using my VA loan, I am blessed to receive extra benefits from the armed forces, will I need an LLC or do continue without, should I acquire a real state license or not?

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Then if you go the extra step and Airbnb your space while you are gone, you would definitely be able to live for free (and comfortably) and possibly pull in some cashflow. 

@Bridgette Luce - I would agree with you that 100% financing, for anything let alone for undeveloped land, is very difficult.  I

@Naz Hossain The biggest difficulty would be locating contractors who actually operate following that method.

That said, Texas has to do things differently and you’ll have more difficulty.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

I always hire my own inspector, and get a walkthrough video of the house from them (something not many people bother to ask for but it's really easy for them to do and doesn't cost any extra).