This deal would be $275,000 with the owner holding 80% of the loan for 5 years.  

It's not like people won't know that the property isn't in a flood zone; if they finance it through traditional financing then the lender would most likely require that they carry flood insurance. 

I’m Alex, I’m looking forward to learning more about real-estate, rentals, and all the things in between.

As Jaycee said, there are countless ways to generally analyze potential investments.

Went well, there were a couple hiccups but they worked hard to overcome them and it turned out alright. 

If it is not in the contract, the contractor has the right to believe they are not responsible for it. 

Hello,We are being approached to GC/partner on a spec home with whom the client owns the lot and will be securing the construction financing himself in order to do the deal.

Most lenders do not offer HELOCs on investment properties, so it may be difficult to find this product. 

I know the typical value add on a SFH is to fix up kitchens and bathrooms, and forced appreciation with ADU’s or new bathrooms and bedrooms, but how can you do this in a MFH?

Quote from @Karl Kauper: Good morning- Just “boosting” this thread this morning in hopes of more feedback from property owners in the Cleveland area.