A CPA can explain the disadvantages.I will say that in MD and I suspect in other states when an out of state company sells a property, they withhold like 7% of the proceeds.

He suggests insurance company workers need to be stationed down there for months, and will need a place to rent.

(A recorded trustee's deed (or similar alternative) confirming the amount paid by the grantee to trustee may be substituted for a settlement statement if a settlement statement was not provided to the purchaser at time of sale.)The preliminary title search or report must confirm that there are no existing liens on the subject property.The sources of funds for the purchase transaction are documented (such as bank statements, personal loan documents, or a HELOC on another property).If the source of funds used to acquire the property was an unsecured loan or a loan secured by an asset other than the subject property (such as a HELOC secured by another property), the settlement statement for the refinance transaction must reflect that all cash-out proceeds be used to pay off or pay down, as applicable, the loan used to purchase the property.

Here is an article worth reading that will help you gain a better understanding of their business model and salaries: https://www.redfin.com/blog/2018/01/how-much-do-redfin-agents-earn.htmlAveraging $90K with health insurance and a multitude of other benefits doesn’t seem to be underpaid in my opinion vs. the industry average of $44K.

The proceeds from both sales went to my exchange intermediary.

Since in the past 10 years, you see those type of storms / flooding more and more.I would also worry about the insurance price or having to need a flood insurance or even not begin able to insure the property at all.Bottom line, costal living is still a dream for lots of people and if you are willing to take on the risk, then go for it.

I estimate taxes and insurance on $900k home will be $12k not including HOA. 

Hi All,I would like to know if it is necessary or recommended to get a Builders risk insurance as the Developer/Flipper on a Flix and Flip even if my contractor has general liability insurance and workers comp insurance?

Then a whole life insurance plan that is $20k cash between my wife and I.

. / mo flood insurance.