They are also not prevalent in this stage of the market cycle. 

Example using fictional figures:We buy a 10 acre lot, taxes are $1,000We subdivide it into 10 x 1 acre lotsNo properties are built at this stage, just landDoes the tax remain at $1,000???

We are still in the beginning stage so I have lots of questions and am here seeking the advice of seasoned investors. 

By understanding the seller’s timeline and needs, we were able to negotiate a fair price of $58,500 that worked for both parties, setting the stage for a profitable fix-and-flip.

By understanding the seller’s timeline and needs, we were able to negotiate a fair price of $58,500 that worked for both parties, setting the stage for a profitable fix-and-flip.

Just try to buy above Russian river flood stages which I think is around 40 to 44 feet..

Far too many get stuck in the "paralysis by analysis" stage, thinking they just don't know enough to get started.

At the early stages, the more control you have over your real estate, the better returns thus I recommend investing locally to make your dollar go that much farther and gain a good familarity with real estate before exploring out of state investing.

The legal structures they set up for me were confusing until they sent me a block diagram showing how everything works at which point it became very clear.Only thing I wish they had was a "users manual" that explains what to do at each stage of the process; that would have been simpler than all the emails I sent which they happily answered.Overall it was a very positive experience and the peace of mind it brings is well worth the money.

I'm going through some of the early stages of deal analysis, and listening to some of the books from the library here.