It's even more rare for them to volunteer the supporting documentation if I do not specifically ask for it.

I'm a hard working Mom, Wife & Realtor that would enjoy the opportunity to meet, network, exchange, mentor and or volunteer to serve our community! 

The city doesn't want to volunteer to take these buildings down, since it costs them at least 15K in non-recoverable dollars. 

It does take time and patience to maneuver through the system but it is very doable with a few connections and an open mind.The storm was a tragic event and I too hope we don't have to experience anything quite like that again, but it has also in my opinion allowed a large group of people (power crews, relief volunteers just to name a few) that may not have ever ventured here an opportunity to experience this paradise first hand.

The vacant lot next door was owned by Atlanta Habitat (for which I volunteer), so being a fan, I thought this neighborhood was ripe for regentrification.  

A lot of us do volunteer to update the information.  

Reach out to a few and find one who will take you under their wing.If you're feeling altruistic, another way to learn and get construction experience is to volunteer for non-profits like Habitat for Humanity.

He volunteered this information to me after I said it was strange that these foreclosures which had been on the market for over six months suddenly had multiple offers.  

After deciding that real estate (specifically residential multi-family rentals for cash flow purposes) was the niche I wanted to focus on, I started volunteering after my day job at a real estate private equity start up here in Austin. 

More time to spend with family, not being tied down to a 9-5 job where you need to beg for time off, wanting to leave something for your kids when you're gone, buying what you want when you want, volunteering somewhere more often, etc.