I've been reading news updates on flood rates as it's affecting our next home, and hopefully more insurers will come in like they have.

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One bit of good news is that the $500 appraisal wasn't required, so that saved me a bit of money in the process.

@Ned CareyWondering if you could provide me with a link to your blog article about mentors.

This article will give you ideas about how to find owners of vacant houseshttp://www.cashflowdepot.com/blog/article-details/articleid/404/how-to-find-owners-of-vacant-houses.aspx

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I had read an article about a guy who had bought an apartment to 'rent' it out on Airbnb.

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I called my realtor and he still says no way 240K at best.Obviously good news either way but have some questions about bank appraisals.They have the basics of our rehab budget but it was as simple as 1000 dollars for bathroom 1, 2000 dollars for bathroom 2, etc.Does this just help us on the front end with the financing or are we under value on the house?