Hello all, I do interior design and I am an active real estate investor.

If you pay more, you won't meet your metrics and will probably have negative cashflow and/or equity.You may have to make 10, 20 or even 100 offers to get one accepted at the price that meets your numbers.This is what all investors did BEFORE the Great Real Estate Crash of 2008-2010.

Hi @Eric JohnsonAs you bein your real estate investing journey I would suggest that you assemble your team of pros around you (like the avengers) AKA Your Core 41.

With Risk Rating 2.0, FEMA looks at several factors to assess a property's real flood risk.Key Factors Considered- Property Location: How close the property is to water sources (rivers, lakes, coasts).- Flood Frequency: How often the area floods historically.- Types of Floods: Includes heavy rainfall, storm surges, and river overflow.- Elevation and Distance from Water: Higher and farther properties generally face lower risk.- Rebuilding Costs: Higher-value homes may have higher premiums due to more expensive repairs.What This Means for Homeowners- Fairer Premiums: Properties with lower risk may see lower premiums, while higher-risk properties may face increased costs.- Gradual Rate Increases: Increases are phased in over time for policyholders who see higher premiums, with annual caps on the rate hike.- More Predictable Rates: Rates better reflect the real risk rather than just being based on a flood zone map.Example Scenario (Simplified)- Old System: A house in a designated flood zone pays $1,000 annually, regardless of its elevation or distance from the water.- Risk Rating 2.0: That same house may now pay $1,200 if it's closer to the water and more vulnerable or $800 if it's higher up and better protected.Flood zones still matter under Risk Rating 2.0, but their role has changed. 

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

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With high home prices, rising mortgage rates, and intense market competition, securing a property has become increasingly difficult.A recent survey found that over 60% of real estate agents reported instances where Gen Z buyers lost out on homes due to delayed decision-making, missed appointments, or hesitation in making offers.

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Welcome to BP.My biggest piece of advice is to understand risk premiums in real estate.

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