Anything prior to that would have to be done via an OPRA request or a visit to the building department.JC OPRA:http://www.cityofjerseycity.com/cityclerk/NJ state DEP:http://www.nj.gov/dep/opra/The NJ state DEP also maintains a very comprehensive database of environmental issues online via their dataminer.  

It is a smart decision though not only for coverage on the house itself but also for liability purposes.

Ask your agent for clarification, since it is better add coverage than to be under-insured.  

I would make sure you get insurance coverage by the time you close and have someone at the property following pre-closure inspection.Offer cash for keys to get him out.

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You may also have to purchase windstorm coverage because it's so close to the coast.

With these numbers input my evaluation looks like this:Loan amount (before down payment) = $21,500.00Down Payment= 3,900.00Monthly loan payment (P&I)= $94.48Monthly HO Ins= 5.69Monthly taxes= 49.42Monthly Maintenance estimate= 35.00Monthly Vacancy cost estimate= 56.00Monthly Cap Ex estimate= 35.00Monthly PM fee= 56.00So my total Monthly Costs= $331.58Monthly profit= 368.42Annual profit= 4,420.98Debt coverage ratio= 2.11Annual ROI= 15.85%and Months to break even= 75.73Thanks for reviewing and please feel free to comment!

We offer a program for investors and would love you give you a quote on coverage on your rental properties.

FDIC insurance is the highest most comprehensive level of deposit insurance and over insurance is readily available through private commercial banks.  

Need to ensure though your HVAC coverage is inclusive for replacement.