Ideally, I’d love for it to have a nice elevation that looks like it was built this decade!

We have found a great contractor but his prices seem elevated.  

I can't blame them entirely, but they don't charge enough monthly fees, so on numerous occasions, the utilities are in danger of being cut off so emergency fee assessments are made to pay them and paid immediately, or they don't have enough funds to do minor elevator repairs.My condos in MA has somewhat of an anti tenant HOA board.

If you don't get a satisfactory answer, or if you feel like you're being jerked around, then elevate the complaint to the NJ Real Estate Commission.

However, qualified improvement property doesn't include any improvement for which the expenditure is attributable to the enlargement of the building, any elevator or escalator or the internal structural framework of the building.3) No, I didn't mean that.

The pre-flood map (PRE-FIRM) buildings were not rated based on the properties actual elevation compared to the flood plain. 

You need a MAI appraiser (it's a specific designation for advanced appraisers that requires an elevated level of knowledge, essentially). 

I do agree with your assessment that the fundamentals, even at today's elevated prices, point towards a rosy future (maybe not as high growth but very healthy growth).

Linden Heights has some really nice houses, especially on the hilltops, and if it is one of those mid-century masterpieces (guilded carpentry, steel supports, elevated foundations) with lots of light and fully rehabbed, then I like the deal.

Younger homebuyers of all shapes and sizes will balk at elevated home prices when they exceed 3X average annual income.