My second slow season I decided not to rent it out because the propane bill to heat the home wasn’t worth the hassle, this last slow season was record snow and many homes lost power and heat for several days, it was categorized as a natural disaster.

The author and article suggests to utilize the climate risk data before committing to an investment and be familiar with specific risks in your area—whether it’s floods, wildfires or heat waves.They recommend these valuable tools to assess these risks:FEMA National Risk Index – Provides a comprehensive overview of natural hazards across the U.S., including floods, earthquakes, and severe storms.USDA Wildfire Risk to Communities – Offers detailed insights into wildfire risks for homes in specific regions, particularly useful for properties near forests or dry areas.Risk Factor – Analyzes flood, fire, and other climate-related threats for individual properties, giving you a risk score.Climate Check – Delivers property-specific climate risk ratings, covering heat, drought, fire, and floods.Do you consider environmental factors like flood and heat when investing?

I have found that by adding value, people come to you naturally over time. 

DSCR loans by nature require that there is no deferred maintenance and no construction needed.

Last year we passed on purchasing a duplex in Sarasota despite the great price, solely because of natural disasters & insurance risk.

When they have a listing that are similar to properties I own, I want to be foremost in one's thoughts as the natural buyer.  

This can come with more accounting fees due to potential complex nature of the trust. 

Naturally my biggest hurdle is the capital to fund the projects.

Florida is definitely getting riskier and it is mostly due to the increased insurance costs (from weather and natural disasters as well as fraud). 

In contrast, legal advice tends to vary significantly; as you and I have both experienced, consulting different lawyers often results in disparate advice, unlike the consistency typically observed in medical consultations.Furthermore, the consistency in medical advice on fracture treatment is evident across various states, countries, and online resources, contrasting starkly with the highly variable nature of legal advice, which is influenced by diverse legal systems and jurisdictions.