Jennifer Jones
Should I buy a remodeled but previously flooded home?
I have found a home that I am in LOVE with. It's gorgeous. I can't see behind the walls but cosmetically no corners were cut. However I discovered it has flooded twice. Once in 2008 and again in 2016. However it's in ...
Paresh Patel
Elevation Certification for Flood Insurance
Own a 2 flat in a flood plain area. Paying huge sum to FEMA for flood insurance. To appeal for the flood insurance, i was told to obtain a elevation certification and submit it to FEMA for review on the premium. Any ...
Chris C.
another mold question
looking at a very nice foreclosure by me price is $65000 local comps are 180-215000 the house is 3 bed 2.5 bath 2100 sq ft built 1990s been empty for over 2 years with a flooded basement which is all cement walls, but...
Brandon Pearsons
Investment Rental on Busy Street and Flood Zone
Hello,
I am wondering what your thoughts would be in regards to buying a nice investment rental house on a busy street*, it is also in flood zone A ( required flood insurance)
Inventory is very low and ...
Christopher Kerby
New deal but have drainage issues
I just purchased a home that is low laying and has been reported to flood. It has me worried because I'm being told the city or county doesn't pay for anything for drainage. I do not want to resell after rehab until I...
Bob C.
Partially in a Flood Zone - Buy?
Generally speaking, I've stayed away from properties that have ANY flood zone boundaries going through them. With our geography here being in a valley AND with FEMA recently redrawing the maps to be WAY more conserva...
Hunter Thompson
Need some advice on a possible 4plex
I have been presented a four plex on the market listed for 70k. The problem is that it was ruined with flood damage. According to the realtor the damaged areas were removed, dried out, and mold inhibitor was sprayed t...
Tom Shi
Past water intrusion in crawlspace and undermining of foundation
I am the buyer under contract of this house (built in 1991), during inspection we find that in the crawlspace there was evidence of past water flooding up to 1/2 foot deep. There is already a trench and sump-pump inst...
Sean Haardt
Harvey and my mother in law's house in South Houston
Hello BP community. Thanks in large part to BP, I purchased my first duplex this summer in Western Maryland. I look forward to helping others on BP reach their goals as I have been helped. But I urgently need advice a...
Jobin V.
Flipping In a 100 year flood zone
Can someone help me understand for a flip in a 100 year flood plain if I need to elevate an existing property if I plan on adding an extension? What can I do to get around having to elevate the existing structure? Det...