That said, Open Concept is "the" current "how-to" measure in design. 

My home was not designed as an ALF, but minor modification fell on the lap of my tenant, but he was definitely well prepared and had ample experience within this realm. 

@Joseph Schommer - Just make sure your policy is designed properly.

And TSAHC absolutely can be used on Fannie/Freddie loans.Now, TSAHC is not really designed to be an investor tool. 

Although I don’t focus on that side of my business (I’m a design/ build guy), it’s great to have.

Hi so I’ve designed, built and sold a couple houses over the years.

I also employed a sheetrock contractor, painting company, cabinet designer and maker and siding contractor over the last 2 weeks when no one else would let them near their homes.

In my myriad connections with realtors, a friend who is a 30 year experienced top notch remodeler and architect, my wife's interior design connections and all her trade friends, plus my brother who is a broker/lender of loans, I'm perfectly cued up to make my first project a success.However, I have questions. 

@Poe George VA loans are designed to allow a low-cost solution to home-ownership for veterans. 

Oversimplified process of a 203k as found on 203kContractors.com/faqs :Submit OfferOffer gets acceptedInspect property for FHA MPS/MPR (recommend to be completed by HUD approved FHA 203k Consultant on any version of the 203k so that the contractor knows what is required by FHA)Obtain proposal from contractor (recommend one with designation as a Certified 203k Contractor) Submit FHA Inspection and contractor proposal to lenderLender orders appraisalLoan closesYou own the property, and rehab beginsCheckout the FAQ's on the 203k at 203kContractors.com.