One of my life philosophies is that "Givers Gain and Takers Lose" When you enter a deal as a giver and the other side sees that, they are more inclined to be a giver too.  

Don’t get me wrong, the investment side of things is attractive, but unfortunately I don’t have the risk tolerance at this point in my life.  

I've been a resident of NYC for over 25 years and now at this stage in my life I'm ready to step into my own home(s) with the intentions of  becoming a landlord of multiple properties.  

I am in a flood zone and now after hearing about all the gloomy ramifications regarding rising oceans and dying ocean life, I am wondering if this was a good investment long term?  

@Crystal Wilson pay it off and be on with your life.

I lived in the Baltimore area for the first 29 years of my life (and I'm 33 now), so I am pretty familiar with the area.

It is not my fault the seller made mistakes in the past with their accountant, life issues, bad partnerships, etc.I have been doing this a long time and know how to protect my interests in a deal.

Life is more than clocking in and clocking out(in my eyes, I don't knock anyone who enjoys this type of career). 

I have done several mortgages in my life and that is just one that I've never done.  

I guess my question is, what's too far geographically from my residence to buy investment properties and still have some sort of life?