do elevation certificates expire? I've run into a problem here in houston the recent floods this past year has really hurt alot of the homes in the area. People being told they may not be able to get permits to rebuil...
I have spent some time today reflecting on my RE investing. During my time, I concluded that I have not been telling others that I am an investor when I meet new people. I have a full time job as an engineer and whe...
Hi All,I'm one of the new guys on the block and trying to spend time everyday analyzing deals to get familiar with what is a good deal or not. Hurricane Sandy has left behind, what appears to be a fair amount of homes...
HI bigger pocket members!I am slowly growing my real estate empire. I have an accepted offer in on my first multi story commercial building. It has 3 floors with offices totaling about 20,000 sqft. This will be my fir...
Hello all,I'm thinking about purchasing a townhome as a primary residence and potentially renting out in 2-3 years. One thing I would like to do is extend the deck, as it's very small currently. Serious deck envy o...
I’ve made an offer on a home in AE flood zone that has a finished lower level. Is there a rule of thumb when offering on homes that are below the “top of the bottom floor” level. Is this a major red flag? Any advice i...
I’m looking at adding to my portfolio and was wondering if a place with an elevator is a plus or a minus. Do the benefits outweigh the cost? I would’ve maintaining it myself it’s a 3b 3ba.
Hey Everyone,Wanted to reach out to see if anyone can assist us in our current situation.Situation: Closing on a 12 unit property in Hampton, NH this week. We are getting quotes of flood insurance around $10,000. We b...
I need your help BP. I've been owning a condo in houston for 2 years now. When I first purchase the property I didn't recall it being in a flood zone. However, I was shock to learn that now it's in a flood zone. The i...
Does anyone know how much it would cost to obtain an elevation certificate if a property is located within a flood zone or near a flood zone? Just looking for ideas on general cost. Thanks in advance.