Rents sound a little high for SE so doing a rent study for the neighborhood should definitely be part of the due diligence.

I am considering taking the next 6-12 months to just study the my area to determine what properties are selling, for how much, and how long they are taking to sell.

All state requirements are different there should be a reserve study.

If your building may not be that bad, you might be able to either: 1) Pull it out of the map completely or 2) Get an elevation study to lower your premium.I was getting a survey for another closing and the engineering company asked me if I had any houses in a flood plain because they have a service to try to do just those options.I paid $750 for the first phase and they were actually able to pull my house out of the flood plain.

Once I do the studying and passing the exam, how do I find a broker that will let me hang my licence with them?

Hello All, I discovered Bigger Pockets a couple of months back and have been listening to the pod casts on my long commute to and from work.

Now it is up to you to study >> apply >> study >> apply and so on until you succeed.

I also have Discover but do not get many offers from them.

The reasoning behind purchasing a home study course is so my business team can have a resource to learn from as we're starting up.

He's a quick study ; )Welcome to BP, Drew!!