So I am in the process of rebuilding bigger and better.If you run across any deals that you think I may be interested in, I would love to talk to you about them.

When looking at properties how can I determine if it is better to rehab or just demolish and rebuild?

When something like a hurricane comes in and damages an area, after the dust settles are there opportunities to invest and be a part of the re-building process 

Then those items shouldn't have to be redone again for at least 15-20 years, leaving you plenty of time to use cash flow from all units to rebuild your reserves.

That being said, it's possible to get permits in retrospect, but you often have to do some demo and rebuilding based on how thorough your inspector wants to be. 

I've hired an architect and have a contractor ready to go should i have to rip out the upstairs shower or rebuild the wall that used to be the garage door. 

As some of the bases start to rebuild after the hurricane, more opportunities for growth will occur to meet the new demand in our area.

Purchase price: $565,000 Cash invested: $685,000 Sale price: $1,675,000 Knock down and new re-build of single family home What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

So, even if your insurance company rebuilds your property, there may be no one to rent it to.

Insured for stated value not rebuild cost.