Whether you’re an investor or an agent, finding people who can bring real value to the table is absolutely critical.Have you had a similar experience with an agent, broker, or mentor?

My suggestions:* Requiring code compliance and safety equipment is absolutely valid and should be part of the regulations* Requiring owners live within 15 miles is not necessary since poor hosts whether they're local or distant will violate the 3-5 warning system and earn a suspension.

House hack another property with a low down payment loan and use the remainder or the proceeds to either renovate or purchase another investment property?  

I think that is absolutely right path for the big owners like you.

Pete and it's an absolute gem! 

That said, if you only have a few "residential" rental buildings, most direct carriers can get you pretty low deductibles on their stand-alone policies (State Farm, Allstate, Farmers, Nationwide, etc.). 

I have used them to fund a flip and I would absolutely not use them again.

Because so much real estate in the US or Canada wouldn't be profitable without ultra low interest rate (as many investors are discovering lately), we are obsessed with getting cheap financing.

This trend has continued since 2024, and buyers absolutely love them.

Question: assuming an ideal brrrr that has all investment extracted at the refinance, why would you choose a low cost market over a high cost market?