I know many landlords set a credit score threshold around 580-600 for Section 8 tenants since the program provides a rental guarantee.

As an agent who has worked almost exclusively with investors for years, I almost automatically take the approach of saying “no” first.

Have a baby, and gallop into the sunset (while still making calls to PM's)INTEREST:I first got interested in Real Estate Investing because of the potential financial freedom it can provide to me and my family.

There are some that provide coverage but of course the premiums and higher. 

Unfortunately, I think you should eat the cost on this.If you have a door that can lock, you should provide the key.

@Cosmo DePinto, I can provide further insight on behalf of my market.

Yes, we can provide a digital issue but we are not allowed to past links here, sorry.

Hiring unlicensed and uninsured contractors is considered  an exclusion under most property insurance policies, meaning you could be giving up that benefit as well.

:We use the cheapest ones that they provide at Lowe's, our handyman installs.

It is hard to beat the appreciation, cashflow, tax benefit and the hedge it provides against inflation.