You're in the right spot.

Here’s the deal…

·1.89 acre lot with a 1680 sq. ft. (3 bed/2ba) manufactured home in great condition/well-maintained property (owner-occupied). Nominal repairs/updates required.


·Assessed tax va...

I would still probably stay in that area, but would have purchased more on the edges than in the middle of the neighborhood, and would have focused on the three bedroom sweet spot.

Dec 11th. 2pm-3:30pmWe have 3 spots left for the All Levels Mastermind Meeting:DEC. 11th Long Beach 2-3.30pm

So, I have spent a little extra $'s on the Nest products with an Internet On The Go hot spot device in each home.The thermostat looks great...but does not bring in additional revenue : ( It does allow me to advertise the "smart" device though : ) And it also allows me to control the thermostat remotely if the the property became vacant.Their other product, the Nest Protect (co/smoke detectors), allows me to see if the batteries are still working in the units remotely and can get a notice if an alarm goes off.

Tom is correct, that the only way to get out of the flood plain area is to have what is called a "spot elevation report" done by a surveyor.

https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/52/topics/82174-ultimate-guide-to-tenant-screening-and-renting-your-houseI have them see the place (most in my area are already familiar with the location, but if they are not, have them drive by and call back if interested), and if they are interested they get an application to fill out on the spot, or fax or e mail back to me.

Troy is spot on.

Are there any examples of things I should be extra careful for to spot these type of patches?

You're spot-on about many of the resources I listed having a conflict of interest.