We try to get boots on the ground and is how we bought our last one which was a 4/4 with elevator for 375k.winter is the best time to buy in that areaAny other questions I'd be glad to answer - we have had good success with these two.https://air.tl/TOC8nWuOhttps://air.tl/uZ0G06GT

Build in a x flood zone or elevate your home significantly about established elevation. 

Just be sure you ask for an elevation certificate for your insurance agent during your option period. 

A couple other conversations I had in the last 2 days shed light on the recent elevated status of China Lake military base as demonstrated by the swift funding for repairs after the recent destructive earthquake (and apparent reluctance to do so before government officials were given a proper tour). 

A LOOOOT of multi-family isn't penciling right now either, with high construction costs and high interest rates, on top of elevated land costs.

And elevation high enough to escape the heat in the summer.

While the inflation is still elevated, we started to see a graduate decline in interest rates.

The Big Island is the Best Island- True- Ok Im biased, but it does have some of the best beaches, 2 international airports, 8 Different Climates (tired of the whatever weather you have, drive 30 mins to something else) , Average Temp is 75, much of the residential housing is over 1,000 ft elevation which means no AC needed.  2 Volcanos, Thousands and Thousands of acres of farm and ranch land. 

@Bob Stevensevery market has elevated the past 10 years.  

For instance, let's take a look at bathrooms: a strong set of architectural plans would depict the bathroom(s) and draw the elevations and ceiling.