Zombie foreclosures came into existence because at the bottom of the downturn banks/lien holders faced a problem that they had never encountered before.

They also gave me a subject to option for all of them, where they take over the existing mortgages and provide cash upfront. 

Tax Strategy: Making the 2017 tax cuts permanent to stimulate investment and consumptionMarket implications under Trump include potential for accelerated price growth in existing homes, increased private sector development opportunities, and more flexible lending standards through GSE privatization.Similarly, clever allocators of capital may want to focus on market rate housing and more aggressive development opportunities while considering GSE privatization impacts under a Trump administration.Regardless of who you support or which way you lean, both candidates acknowledge the need for increased housing supply.

A capital expenditure typically either increases the value of an existing asset or adds an entirely new asset.

If anything that might restrict building but I don't see them running out of water for existing homes so wouldn't that mean home values going up because supply would be restricted.What kind of climate risk could occur there?

Does it exist?

We converted an existing shed to a 1 bed 1 bath apartment and now rent out the bigger house for great cash flow.

Also, you can ask your existing lenders to increase your credit limit-- usually they'll ask for your income and you can include your rental income.

Lauderdale, FL•North Palm Beach, FL•Plantation, FL•Pompano Beach, FLThese acquisitions were done creatively, assuming the existing loans via subject-to deals without inspections.

@John Vasconcelosi guess all of those risks exist, sure.