It has had a noticeable "good will" effect with some of the tenants, though it's naturally difficult to quantify the effect.  

But it sounds like due to the nature of your work this may be a viable option for you.Typicall you will put down a fair amount of a downpayment (enough to make the owner comfortable) and you guys will agree on a interest rate and term for the loan.

We had a pretty wicked natural disaster in this area a couple years back and it messed some people up financially, which in turn messed their credit up as well.

I recently tried out Trulia's "Natural Hazards" feature, to discover that my rental is located in "moderate risk for flood" area in Las Vegas, NV.Thanks!

I'd set up a new expense account called "loss on retirement of asset" or something of that nature to your chart of accounts and throw it in there.

I, just my skeptical nature, will dig back further but that's not the norm.

Remapping happens it seems after each natural disaster in an area.

Many of these issues are an administrative nature, many agencies can levy fines without having to take you to court, but through administrative commission or board actions.

They become important lifestyle choices.The skill set is a bit different & if your natural talents mesh with the commercial space you just may accelerate the growth of your net worth.

With practice it becomes very natural.