I switched many years back to a refundable security deposit.Insurance seemed like they had no skin in the game.

i heard there are a restriction that i need to have a basement entrance from the first floor (stairway, which i want to remove), but could not find any official guidance on that, and could not get an answer on this question in the zoning dept.

There will be a debit from the seller for any security deposits and advance rents, etc. 

I ended up securing additional funds for my next project using a HELOC What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Also depending on state, rules aren't official until it's registered with county clerk.

City does allow a pre-review appointment with their planning consultant where you can discuss your plans before you officially submit them.After developing some familiarity with the software, I was able to put together remodeling plans for permits in a few days, rather than weeks.  

It made me start thinking about an outdoor security system for the future once everything is up and running.

Closing will not occur for 6 weeks - All utilities are currently on but wondering if I should turn off Gas & Water since the house is vacant & only leave the Electric on for security reasons.  

After my first property was a success, I decided to leverage my first property to get a HELOC and then used that money to secure a home loan.

(Security-Widefield near Fort Carson had some of the biggest home value increases of anywhere in the state last year.)