@Tim Ryan thanks for the tip!

Insurance is still an annual dog fight via my broker.Read your policy very carefully, consider replacement costs will probably be higher than estimatesResiliency is a requirement here.As far as sell or not....it'll depend on your determination to be here.This ain't the burbs of the bay area.Prepping for heavy rain right now.

If a storm happens immediately after you replace the roof, the actual cash value is the same as replacement cost, so you've lost nothing.The only thing you would have to worry about are items you did not intend to repair

REIA's, BP Meet Up's, General Cow Tipping Parties?

basically if anyone has any tips when it comes to researching plots of land in order to make the right purchase i would greatly appreciate it get with a realtor. we underwrite land at no more than 10% of after built value. in our market we build under the average new build value which is about 515k. we like to be around 420-450k and smaller footprint about 1500 sq ft with attached garages. we build close to urban core where everyone wants to live and net migrations match up. but suburban is fine. if you give more context I can help but in most markets land is a buyers market. most people aren't looking at it or buying it. 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

All water, sewer, and electrical infrastructure is being replaced.

Collin, your “tips” are quite good, though each and every situation is somewhat different…..For years I negotiated and negotiated and negotiated, successfully on some, unsuccessfully are many more.  

One more tip hit town homes and condo communities in the area.

Always stick your neck out for the good tenants and replace the bad ones as soon as you can.