Have a look at BP's blog where new articles are published every day: https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog 4.

We can explore the idea further.)

I am just trying to explore alternative avenues of income and have not heard much about something like this. 

I am exploring elk Grove 95757 zip code area to buy investment SFR property.

(if so, please let me know).As for the seismic retrofitting of older homes, I'm no expert on the topic, but from the few articles I've read, the retrofits are often aimed at preventing the roof from collapsing and chimneys from falling--the goal is to give the occupants a better chance of survival/escape (which should obviously be the top priority).

Here is another alternative, and a good article to read.

This article came out yesterday from the OC Register stating 51% of properties purchased in the area were bought by investors.

There was a very good article on BP about a year ago about impacts of our changing climate, particularly in areas subject to drought, high heat and humidity.

We want to build a custom home and have been exploring different options.

Stay consistent as you may need to contact these owners 10-15 times before they agree to sell to you.Let me know if you have any other questions, and check out this article from Forbes explaining different types of motivated sellers. https://www.forbes.com/sites/f...