Launders Wince
flood zoned duplexes
Does anyone here have experience buying and holding this type of property in a flood zone. All these properties will require a total gut re-hab including new water heaters and a/c units. So the homes are primarily a s...
Sandeep Anand
Risk vs. Reward investment decision
While comparing investment opportunities an investor needs to assess risks associated and then expect a commensurate return. What would be your advice on the levels of risk-reward grading of the following Real Estate ...
Jason Crowe
Flood Zone Question about structures covered
what can you do with a detached garage with a living space up top to avoid flood insurance given the garage is below. How do you make is flood proof as they say in FEMA to not need flood insurance. Its a brick garag...
Craig Joseph
Triplex purchase after divorce - First property
Life has thrown me few curveballs so I'm just making sure my rationale is good here...I am currently under contract for an ~2000 sq ft (total) triplex that consists of a 1br/1ba separate unit (700 sq ft) and a duplex ...
Alon A.
Buying house in Flood Zone
Hey guys I want to buy house that is located in flood zone 7/10 , the house is in South Carolina the house is in good neighbor hood and good schools . The flood zone is a bit dissatisfied me I can invest in the house ...
Chris Seveney
Is this Impressive - $658M Ponzi Scheme
First let me start out by saying I have a hard enough time remembering the truth, but wow - this was one heck of a ponzi scheme. Why am I posting this:1. This was done in 2018 - 2022, when real estate was doing very w...
Silvia Falip
Non-metered properties with high water bills
Hi everyone,
We received an outrageously high water bill and I wanted to ask for advice or guidance.
We live in a non-metered single family house.
We called the Chicago Water Department, and they informed us...
Timothy W.
Where's the healthcare policy?
Got to thinking about this when I saw a copy of the healthcare legislation bill and it took over two reams of paper to print out. This is supposed to be about creating a public health insurance "option" that people c...
Brice Hall
No more 30 year mortgages?
What is your response to the following article?
This could shock US housing market: Bove http://www.cnbc.com/id/102449798
Kyle Herb
First property in a flood zone
I'm looking at a fairly cheap property, in great condition, and with great potential cash flow. However, it's in a flood zone (Zone AE and almost in a Regulatory Floodway). This would be my first investment but I'd ...