I'm considering purchasing a house for rent in Corpus Christi, on Padre Island.  I'm trying to research flood plains to assess the risk associated.  This house is in a BFE9 area.  I would appreciate it if someone coul...

We moved here from NY a little over a year ago and while I'm back next week I'm closing a checking account with a community bank there. I'd like to move money to somewhere local where people can get to know me for fut...

A few weeks ago I bought a new property.  It's a 4 story brick building that was built in 1911 as a paint factory.  It's in an awesome area of downtown Houston.  Has underground parking, roof top deck, and a huge 'art...

I am a professional surveyor here in Southwest Florida and work in a family owned company. I am on bigger pockets interested in real estate investing and have came across a few recent posts questioning the need for ...

I have a lot on which I am looking to build 3-4 high-end townhomes.  I am looking for a good construction company with architect services to handle the entire project.  I think I am approaching it wrong.  I cannot get...

A year ago I bought a duplex with conventional financing. Being in a flood zone, I had to buy the first year flood insurance up front. Well now I am required to pay for it monthly and it’s way too expensive. Almost $4...

I have a house under contract to buy that’s 3700 ft.². The house is in a very desirable area, however it is a two-story. Has anyone put an elevator In a two-story house like this in order to make it an assisted living...

We were able to get an elevation certificate ($550) and now the property is worth significantly more and no flood insurance. This property is being converted from a 1/1 to a 3/2 airbnb!

Looking to discuss with other investors in south Louisiana who can point me in the right direction to find out about more about flood insurance .