Use private money lenders and choose a conservative market.

I think deciding on a market is a really important first step. 

Purchase price: $40,000 Cash invested: $60,000 We rehabbed a Historic home that was sold to us by a neighbor knocking on the door.

@Rachel Chioreanu unless your project is an apartment building or Class A SFR, a GC is usually a waste of money.What you probably really need is a Project Manager from a GREAT property management company.What's the scope of your project?

Here is a link for East Rockaway: East Rockway Dept of BuildingYou can call, go to the office and use the zoning map in the link.

Do you have a disclosure or buyer agreement signed with this buyer?

Not a flood zone specialist but I don't believe it would impact your resale.

But the reason for a living trust is to avoid probate.

I will send you a PM.

@Chris StrokesYou would need a securities attorney to review a PPM.