I left with no doubt he's my guy and while I'm figuring out what level I want to commit to and probably won't be ready for a month or more, he was generous enough to invite me out to a site of a home he's rehabbing to see what his processes are. 

Way to big an unknown.I have no idea what your experience level is, but unless you have really deep pockets and a lot of experience in remediating contaminated sites, this is not something for someone who is newer to the space.

On a more higher level I would like to mention that @Zach Lemaster & the rent to retirement team has been a tremendous help in us developing our overall investment strategy! 

Thanks. ( We are using realtors inspector)  Everyone has a different comfort level. I

The answer to these questions gives you a very good idea of what they're motivation level is.

The only things I would buy in flood zones are units that are generally flood-proofed, meaning the ground level is not residential.

You need to push back and work with someone who will push back at the local level. I

I live in CDA and know the market on an investing level.  I

They are planning some market insight reports and more supply and demand data on a market level. I

Risk level is lightBut if the deal looks like:140k purchase160k rehab420k ARVThe above deal is twice the size, the rehab is more than the purchase price, the ARV is in a range where houses can take 3 months to sell.