Avoiding Flood Zones

[Obi Nwapa]

Hello All,

I'm looking to purchase my first rental property in the Houston area including the surrounding suburbs. Are there resources available that can help me avoid purchasing a property in a flood zone?

Many thanks

[Taj Akinbode]

@Obi Nwapa

One resource you can use to determine if a property is in a flood zone is the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Flood Map Service Center. You can search for a specific property to see if it's located in a flood zone, and if so, what type of flood zone it is.

It's important to note that even if a property is not located in a flood zone, it may still be at risk for flooding during heavy rain or storms. It's a good idea to have flood insurance for your rental property to protect your investment and mitigate any potential financial losses.

I am an investor-friendly agent here in the Houston area and will be happy to connect with you to provide further clarification or answer your questions