Just to be clear, being in the 25 yr floodplain is worse than being in the 100 yr floodplain (as the 25-yr storm is more frequent than the 100 yr storm). 

If it is different from the "as of right" zoning for your area, such as doing a 2 family in a one family zone, you'll need public hearings and variances.Read through the frequently asked questions section of the City Planning website above. 

Just make sure you buy extra and store it because manufacturers discontinue colors and patters frequently to force people to replace the whole floor.

You come across some good deals but you can also get that just by getting added to wholesaler buyer lists.One thing that has worked well for me is joining the local REI Facebook groups where good deals are posted frequently.

As a general rule, in order to pick a market, I suggest you go with:1) your own backyard (maybe inaccessible price-wise as you mentioned)2) where you have family/friends3) where you frequent as a traveler4) where you'd want to retireBest!

Frequently the hack occurred when a party clicks a link to a "real estate purchase contract" in an email and they don't think twice. 

How frequent are the updates?

In addition, look in Attleboro.Acquisition prices are lower, and so are the rents - but I frequently see MFRs that meet the 1% and even 2% rule.Check the crime heat maps on Trulia to get a feel for the neighborhoods.BTW, New Bedford has done a really nice job cleaning up the waterfront. 

But look into the new qualified opportunity zones. https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/opportunity-zones-frequently-asked-questions

This is also a topic of frequent discussion, I suggest you search the forum for related keywords and results will keep you busy reading for hours...As you read you will see who the real players are, do little due diligence, review their references and then contact 2 or 3 to speak directly, then make your choice.