I am truly determined to become an investor.

@Gregorio Martinez a municipal agency like the county accessor has no way to accurately determine actual value.

you got scammed its rampant on the internet..  

This is the number you begin with after determining exactly what would be a good all in number on the property including closing costs..

BP rules prohibit me from listing any, but if you do an internet search, you will find them.

You can check the property on the FEMA flood maps https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search and determine the base flood elevation.

He can borrow against his credit card.You can get a 13 month CD for $3.25% on internet bank. 100% risk and hassle free.

I look forward to learning more and struggling through the process, but I believe grit, determination and knowledge will help us in our journey.Looking at where you are now and where you were when you started, what would impart to your newbie self?

You must determine what your time is worth.It is definatly not worth keeping.

What you need to determine is the additional value to the builder that having a merged parcel could bring.