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Tom Grieshammer First time home buyer slum lord
26 February 2025 | 5 replies
Location is the one thing you can’t change about a property and it’s one of the most important factors.
Mark Jaskowski Medium term rental in Las Vegas
25 February 2025 | 8 replies
I am located in Las Vegas.
Lisa Hart Purchased a Swannanoa property 2 weeks before Helene!
20 February 2025 | 1 reply
Purchase price: $390,000 Cash invested: $390,000 Brand new construction nestled in the Grovemont neighborhood and conveniently located just 15 min from downtown Asheville & 10 min from Black Mountain. 3BR, 2.5 Bath, front and back deck, nice natural light.
Pavan K. House not rented for 100+ days
24 February 2025 | 26 replies
I'm guessing it's the winter and the location.
Diandre Pierce Mobile home park opportunity
20 February 2025 | 8 replies
Where are these 7 parks located?
Mahin C. Chicago Investor Looking to Flip & Develop in Kansas City – Let's Connect!
6 February 2025 | 10 replies
Your location references Kansas City, Kansas, but your post seems to reference the KC metro area.
Dana Boyd STRs in Tuolumne County, CA. Let's Connect.
14 February 2025 | 15 replies
Not exactly the same area, but there are a lot of parallels to owning and managing in both locations.
Sylvia Messamore Building My Network In Ventura County, CA
12 February 2025 | 3 replies
I didn't see a location option for Ventura, County, CA, I hope that's not bad news. 
Mario Niccolini Investing in a High-Risk Flood Zone (AE) – Worth It or Hard Pass?
20 February 2025 | 11 replies
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.