Now, I am not one to risk big $$, but IF I were a gambling man, I would jump on the condo (at 50% on the dollar of course:), get the place cash flowing, and if FEMA steps in, you just doubled your money thanks to the American tax payer.

Today we received a conference call and they have specifically chosen MY HUSBAND (dripping with sarcasm) to help further his education.

If she hasn't chosen yet, she needs to have a list of important questions about commission splits and special circumstances (just family member discount so you wouldn't qualify as not related?

This feels more like a gamble than an investment. ...but people are winnnniiiiinnnggg lol 

Unfortunately they eventually outlawed charity gambling.

KEEP the Tudor, but you need a contrasting color for the trim from that chosen for the other  wood siding. 

Gambling is more fun when you have money to loose don't you agree?

Hey @John Heffner - Great questions, I would say this requires a deep analysis of exactly what you're looking to do (I was/am in a similar situation where I have heavily appreciating SFRs in Sac that I've chosen to begin 1031ing into SFRs elsewhere. 

Of course it is yet it’s the struggle we have chosen as “investors” it’s very rewarding and you can’t make up some this stuff; pissed you off then but funny now which mitigates the challenges.

They have chosen their path based on their skills and strenght, not the other way around.Just follow your gut and you will find that you will feel more attracted to some parts of REI than others.