The property is not located in a flood plane, however this is  a hurricane-prone area at sea level and I believe the risk is higher than the flood map indicates.

Until these three issues are overcome millennials will be hard pressed to emulate the level of home buying of previous generations.  

Use the site to ask questions and get as much knowledge as you can, this platform is a great resource to investors of all levels.

Depending on how much money you need, your experience level, and the timeframe in which you expect to flip, the options will vary.

@Ned Carey, and @Dave Meadows - yeah avl has game. we saw pretty ridiculous appreciation in our neighborhood, like 30% over last 3 years. such little inventory as well. the influx of breweries and the long term development plan for the river corridor / river arts district is so promising. all we need is a surf / kayak wave (manmade whitewater feature) right in the middle of town, and we'll be on the next level!

Through perseverance and mass research with a huge amount of hope I have been able to achieve the level of "handyman" I am at now.

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The LL has to make a 'reasonable accommodation' and imposing a health issue to another tenant would be the same level of un-reasonability as the tenant needing an elevator and expecting the LL to allow one to be installed.

Depending on your level of attachment to the home you could always sell it.

I have gone through some of the forums and very impressed with the level of cooperation and feedback the members provide to each other.I am a very committed and hard working person and i firmly believe that i can achieve success in this business.