On another note, does anyone know of an online insurer that will write specified actual value policies that would allow me to choose the actual value that is adequate for my program?

There are tons of educational options for you to choose from and it can be overwhelming.

There are tons of software to choose from.

.- You choose a property that’s actively listed and something you'd realistically be interested in co-owningShoot me a message if you're interested and open to 30ish minute chat.Thanks!

If Stessa let me link and use my own bank I would very likely choose them over LS even given the extra cost to get over the frustrations I have with LS.

Choose based on your investment goals – Propstream for off-market or Privy for on-market deals.

Of course I'd choose a place closer to a train station in a larger city but, I'm not looking to make insane profits.

I'm no longer in the position to house hack, I currently own my SF property here in Miami.I like the idea of SC, NC - But my question still persists, if I choose one of the two, I'd like to hear some feedback from people who are in those states and which strategy they find works best.Thanks!

I believe this leaves you with more housing stock to choose from because you aren't in an area surrounded by Illinois.

Your time is better spent mastering the market you choose than chasing the 'best' one.