One out of every five flood claims is from a low risk area, and the models are only going to get worse and worse at predicting the real risk.

Your financials are too tight to not have predictable cash flows on this property.You also could lose the home sale exclusion if you convert your former residence to a rental.  

Predicted cash flow is sometimes not realized, about half, or worse break even.  

It cost a lot less than predicted and only took about a day.Regards,Allen Fletcher

Planning Ahead.The majority of Americans do not have “rainy day” funds set aside for unanticipated financial emergencies and similarly do not plan for predictable life events, such as their children’s college education or their own retirement.3.

Many forecasters predict a shift to more CA normal market barring some international crisis that is.

What do you predict they will get raised to when they do get raised?

In 2017 I predict that we will see many of these properties on the county steps for a fraction of price they we're originally sold for...so get your cashiers checks ready.

If you follow the proper steps: (1) seek lien discharge; (2) obtain certificate of discharge and waiver of right of redemption; (3) begin foreclosure; (4) complete foreclosure sale; (5) pay off taxes - you will have the best chance at your predictable outcome of taking title to the property.  

If they were that easy to predict #1 they wouldn't happen (interventions would prevent them) and #2 there'd be a LOT more rich people as billions would be available for those that could market time.