I see posts on CA insurance that appear to be ignorant to both the past method used to set insurance prices as well as the approach the current commissioner is advocating.The current policy had insurers set rates based on past losses.  

A candid interview with 5 different sets of partners talking about their specific terms as far as responsibilities and costs would be a great show. 

That "pipe" is known as a Line Set. 

And good set of areas you are looking at!

Read "Set for Life" by Scott Trench or "The House Hack Strategy" by Craig Curelop.

Just go into it armed with solutions, being up front with people and setting yourself up for success.

We would be happy to help you complete this step and set you up for success using the platform.

I used to own a large SFR management company I sold to Evernest in 2019 and I manage a Kroger SC and a set of retail condo suites for a client now but it isn't my thing. 

Are you set up with a lender at this point?

But the GP made there money setting the deal up front and not so much thru the end cycle.