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 ...

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 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...

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!

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...

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 .

Hey BP community!  I have the chance to buy a fire damage house at a good price through a wholesaler.  In my due diligence, I contacted the city code office to make sure there are no deal breakers- there might be.  Th...