I realize this is a pretty regional topic, so hopefully some local Syracuse or nearby upstate NY people can chime in.

Not an expert myself, but I've heard that mice will chew through the foam, and it helps to have some sort of steel wool stuffed in first.I'm hoping the exterminator figured out the best/safest solutions for a rental property I own in Chicago, as well.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/419...

this is a duplicate of https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/16/topics/409461-high-offer-to-negotiate-later

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/771/topics/218036-hows-the-market

It would be worth checking out some of his old posts on the topic

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I want to give you my two cents and I'm going to link to a previous post where I commented on some vital HOA information.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/405977-town-homes-vs-single-family-vs-multi-family-homes-in-minneapolisI recommend reading my post in the above link and then referring to some informational provide below.So from the sounds of how you're describing it, basically it would not qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for whatever reason.This could be the case for many reasons.

Many times on mobile there is a topic which I'd like to respond to i depth not using my iPhone or I want to read in further detail...would be great if there was a way to mark the threads in the iPhone app as something to revisit later when I get back to my computer

Off topic but what's your take on the Round Rock location?  

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