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They're going to require that you file a form with them every single year (it's Form 3840) and on this form you need to report back that you still own the new investment property, and that you haven't sold it and haven't received the income from the sale. 

With the increased cost of materials and labor their losses are exceeding policy income.

As rates increase there will be more opportunity .

If the properties rent was 1% of the sales price, you would have a good chance at cash flow. 

@Stephen Bruce, signed estoppel for each unit as part of due diligence under the sales contract.

Additionally, exploring alternatives like legalizing the existing cellar apartment, if applicable, or renovating the current layout to increase rental income could be viable options.

We purchased one at the beginning at March (almost 3 weeks ago), had been told by the foreclosing attorneys office that they were awaiting on the DUP on 3/14, and then notified via email from their office that their client had rescinded the sale on 3/18.

Cities and local towns take the purchase and sale of real estate very, very seriously - as you can imagine.2. 

If you are repairing your own property that is an increase in the basis of the property, which will result in better tax treatment when you sell.