@Chris LauerRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I would ask the insurance company for more documentation on the reasoning. 

That's annoying they changed it with no warning - Brandon would always talk about all the FREE tools they have on here for newbies to start practicing analyzing properties.

You’re probably thinking you have to offer asking price – not true!

Then offer the creditor a percentage of this amount as settlement in full.  

If drip sequences and automation are important for you, hands down Investor Fuse.

@Andrew Self I would like to think that my company is the best and offers the lowest rates and closing costs, but perhaps I am bias.

I am a new real-estate investor looking at flipping properties in a higher end neighborhood. I was hoping someone with some experience would be able to answer a few questions I have, such as: What kind of deal finding...

We are going to Little Rock in March and I will definitely place my eyes on something before we buy it.

I myself am in a similar position looking to acquire a secondary home in the Banner Elk and would plan on using as a STR and would love any input on your findings!!