Will the flood maps change (since obviously those areas can flood) and impact ins rates and sell ability?

There were a few change ups made...10 days ago.  

To invest in resale there you will have to move fast and be very close to the list price.  

By Zillow's own assessment, they admit that their data is coming exclusively from assessed values:http://www.zillow.com/howto/DataCoverageZestimateA...This changed from about a year ago when they gave themselves 0 stars because of the lack of data.  

If the value is higher then the first appraisal I would add the 2nd appraisal report to your MLS listing and changed the listing to not accepting FHA.

I've been doing research about this for about a month now and now with a change of thought, I believe buying rental properties and having my money work for me is the way to go. 

Should we change our thought process and look to make an out of state purchase where our capital goes farther but we won't be able to keep as close of an eye on it? 

Since the $425 mortgage insurance payment is included into our monthly mortgage payment already, what happens to that escrowed money when we change loans?

Most times, he will cost you more in the long run (change orders, needing more money to finish the job, not finishing on time etc...) and add more headaches.

There has been a SIGNIFICANT change of format at Patch of Land.