I think granite and backsplash elevates the kitchen and makes space more desirable.

The plumbing, elevator, and all major systems were on similar schedules.

It's FEMA that requires any project where over 50% of the original value is added (repair or renovation) will require the property to be built in accordance with the current building regulations, including FEMA elevation requirements (based on base flood elevation). 

The BFE is the lowest elevation new construction or extensive renovations can be built at.

That being said, the security of your property will need to be elevated, maintenance due to vandalism will be more frequent, and regular month-to-month paying tenants will be hard to find in the area.I had a lady move into my rental from San Bernardino with a credit score of 530.

Does anyone know how much it would cost to obtain an elevation certificate if a property is located within a flood zone or near a flood zone?

An elevator?

Many people sleep on their sides to mimic the fetal position but the problem is you toss and turn because pressure is put on the shoulder.With a motorized bed you can elevate the legs which takes pressure off of the spine and back and with the upper body elevation you keep reflux from happening from the stomach into the throat which also helps the sinuses drain properly instead of pool and swell the turbinates at night causing congestion and difficulty breathing.The zero gravity position from a motorized bed mimics the fetal position but opens up the lungs for better breathing and keeps the acid down in the stomach plus since you are not on your side the pressure is not on the shoulders.When you first try it there is some getting used to as your body has been out of whack for so long.    

(A) A landlord who is a party to a rental agreement shall do all of the following:(1) Comply with the requirements of all applicable building, housing, health, and safety codes that materially affect health and safety;(2) Make all repairs and do whatever is reasonably necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition;(3) Keep all common areas of the premises in a safe and sanitary condition;(4) Maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning fixtures and appliances, and elevators, supplied or required to be supplied by the landlord;(5) When the landlord is a party to any rental agreements that cover four or more dwelling units in the same structure, provide and maintain appropriate receptacles for the removal of ashes, garbage, rubbish, and other waste incidental to the occupancy of a dwelling unit, and arrange for their removal;(6) Supply running water, reasonable amounts of hot water, and reasonable heat at all times, except where the building that includes the dwelling unit is not required by law to be equipped for that purpose, or the dwelling unit is so constructed that heat or hot water is generated by an installation within the exclusive control of the tenant and supplied by a direct public utility connection;(7) Not abuse the right of access conferred by division (B) of section 5321.05 of the Revised Code;(8) Except in the case of emergency or if it is impracticable to do so, give the tenant reasonable notice of the landlord's intent to enter and enter only at reasonable times.

Here's the gist of their report: "As you can see for the large part of the home the elevations are within the tolerance measurement.