Hello Tatyana,I think that there is a lost art of Seller financing currently, I think that you can make the argument that seller financing is safer than buying a CD in a bank. 

.- You've begun creating your own buyer's list to shop the deal around.Most folks will just want to know about the deal for themselves to see if they'd buy it but if you speak with enough people, you may find someone interested in mentoring/partnering.All the best!

Need to shop around and figured it was worth asking the community.TIA!

You’re right that first lien positions are generally safer and preferred, especially as you’re getting back into things.

In that case, I would shop it around to see if any other regular carriers will write the coverage.  

Have you talked to your insurance company about rates if you increase the deductible or shopped around for insurance? 

I guess my main dilemma is taking out more money against the house that I’m currently in a good situation with to put that equity to work VS. not tapping that equity and moving forward with a conventional loan on another property in a “safer play”.

The OG Podcast was the "one-stop shop" and focused on what folks were coming for - actionable and relatable real estate advice and stories.There is such a thing as too much of a good thing and the current BP environment is evidence of that.

In general, doing less is safer.

Would love to connect and talk shop sometime.