Anytime you're involving the govt it's a hair pulling nightmare.

Feel free to share any thoughts you have here as well. 

Duplexes are very common here and are much easier to find than a Quad as well.

Well, 90% of the population don’t want to be salespeople, don’t “like” the selling process, and wouldn’t consider a job in sales.  

Thank you for your reply and so well organized thoughts. 

Man-Made Elevation: FEMA accounts for both natural elevation and protective features (like levees) in its calculations.Do You Still Need an Elevation Certificate?

Website shows up as not protected domain - and no longer in existence that should say enough 

I used Protection One when I was there.

., property management companies aren’t legally required to carry general liability insurance, but it’s highly recommended for protection against bodily injury or property damage claims.

You will be obligated to modify your home insurance once you leave, regardless of whether you self-manage or not and this would apply to Scenario 2 as well - for any property you don't occupy yourself.3.