It is the nature of the beast - we talk to Realtors using our own language.

So my natural bent would be to go as cheap as possible to simply satisfy the loan requirements.

If we are looking at total returns from those who have bought turnkey properties over the last 4-5 years, the returns are probably pretty good.I think those who are looking to find turnkey properties from now on will have a tough time making more than just average or below average returns, because I think the easy money has been made, and I don't see a ton of margin on any deal, let alone one where the Turnkey key operator is getting their cut off the top.I wasn't investing prior to 2007, but we are fairly conservative by nature, and having regular day jobs, we can be selective. 

A good thing to do is look up a past hurricane or natural disaster in the past and see what happened the market value of the homes from year to year.

Or some project your not willing to take on just yet.I did notice I am month out in this response, but I do not think you need to narrow it down yet. you will learn what to filter while running the numbers on the properties naturally. just as @Ali Boone said.Good huntingKirk

I understand there are typically clauses providing coverage to buyers during catastrophic events (forces of nature), but was interested in hearing how it has or would play out.We're currently set to close on a sale on September 19th in Niceville and pick up another property on the 11th of October in Pensacola; with Irma and José on their way, we're anxious about how it will impact the deals (either positively or negatively).

Folks,Until I started getting interested in becoming a landlord/real estate investor, I never thought about the impact a natural disaster would have on your rental property let alone the tenants that are displaced or even injured.

Natural solution was to raise it to Current +2.

Fire or natural disaster before insuring the property. 

My vision is also to turn the worst street into the best and this property is strategic in this plan.So at the end of the day, its a win win for me, my buyer and the revitalization of North Adams.