For instance, depending on your location insurance costs could be much much higher than indicated in the book, construction costs are a lot higher, etc. 

This is accomplished with an excellent team around you including an investor friendly Realtor who ideally is an investor themselves, property inspector, property manager, insurance agent, and asset protection and business attorney.

Sellling you courses or charging money to join their members only group with their tried and true secret method.. the lenders, the insurers, be carful.

Quote from @Shakthi Kamal: If you don't know the answer, choose the umbrella insurance.

They have their own insurance.

I would think your insurance agent might have access to some historical information for a specific area as they would want to examine this closely for their underwriting.

Just remember that $70 is the gross number they charge , they have to buy supplies , insurance , tools , vehicle , gas , workmans comp etc . 

While the home needs to be paid for prior to delivery in many cases, the transport companies carry the insurance from the factory to the site. 

I’ve heard about partnering with insurance companies for displaced families, working with military personnel in need of temporary housing, and possibly connecting with other organizations that require mid-term accommodations.I tried reaching out to GEICO about insurance-related housing needs, but they didn’t seem to have a clear process.Does anyone have experience with this niche?

Insurance is the FIRST line of defense.