All situations are specific to individuals.Our best wishes and empathy go out to those LA individuals and communities.It’s been about 6 years since one of our storage locations was flooded for about 4 months.  2 feet over the roof.  

What specifically are you looking to do?

Focus on a specialty/niche whether waterfront, multifamily, vacation props or even just a specific neighborhood to be THE expert.

And are you suggesting to do a DSCR loan for any strategy or a specific one?

Property taxes and insurance costs are best obtained through local county websites or reaching out to insurers directly for quotes specific to the area.Tools like BP Pro and Reventure can be helpful for an overview, but it’s a good idea to validate their data against primary sources to ensure accuracy.

At over 4000 sq ft, I'm surprised you won't be able to list for a much higher number to net a decent profit, but without knowing more specifics on the house and location, I am speculating here. 

That said, if you have a very specific issue, please contact support@biggerpockets and perhaps they can assist you.

The Mexican corporation, generally advised if you buy multiple properties, given the higher costs.

Instead, look at your major location-specific operating costs as an investor.

If anyone has specific information that would be helpfulThanks!