You can pay a flood mitigation company to do this, but it will be expensive.

I have a B2B account with Crate & Barrel, too but I find them much more expensive.  

On that program it does require 'Full Doc" income so W2 or 1099 income would be required.DSCR also offers 30 Year Fixed, ARM programs for lower rates and Interest Only which can help with first few years initial cash flow.

Do you have any family or friends that have relocated to lower cost of living areas? 

I believe that we are on the lower side at 10% and I don't know of another company that will do it for free like we do.

Down Payment: Lower down payments, such as the 3.5% required for an FHA loan, let you keep more of your funds, but they also result in higher monthly mortgage insurance costs.

.); no more than 60-70 m2 (that's about 650-750 f2) to, among other things, lower renovation costs; 1-2 bedrooms, street facing and with a lift (if said apartment is above the second floor); with good bones, i.e., needs only partial renovation.

Slow and steady wins the race mate.Too many guru's and marketing companies pumping leverage to rookies because they make more money, the more somebody buys.Being patient and using all cash to begin is always safer in the long run.Build the foundation of your portfolio with cash and make it strong.After a few years, look at using leverage for faster growth.And only after you have experienced the true income and expenses of your portfolio and not just paper figures.Cash is KingCashflow is QueenLeverage is the Peasant Just my opinion 🙏

Should I look at other nearby counties with lower home prices?

They are expensive but full coverage.