By adding an extra bedroom, and opening up the 2nd unit by restructuring some of the walls, switching around some of the rooms in the first unit to make it more inviting and give it a larger kitchen.

Insurance proceeds are typically provided in a check that must be endorsed by both the policy holder and the mortgage holder. 

I'm intrigued by the concept of this waiver but would love to hear from anyone who has experience with it.

We like doing the hard work of doing due diligence, researching property histories, getting estimates, negotiating contracts, etc.We're also going to be looking to buy and hold in the near future possibly by BRRRRing.

Best option: don't invest in areas with high crime.Security cameras, motion-detecting lights, and plenty of signs that it's protected by a security system.

As stated by one of the respondents, this is a valuable experience for future investments.

@Tobi Isaacs this would be better answered by other investors in your market. 

Learn learn learn and always take action

Long distance real estate investing opens up a world of possibilities by allowing investors to tap into markets far beyond their local reach.

Are there any meetups in the DFW area that are NOT run by the Groves?