Read the book the 16% solution for a good general overview.My advice is don't take any of these types of national courses. 

Many lenders want to see insurance in place as part of their "underwriting"Are all hard money lenders participating in this chicken vs egg challenge or are there some that use common sense and have adjusted their practices to accommodate the various laws throughout the nation?

I've had great success this year by purchasing the company (LLC or Corporation) that holds the property rather than buying the property directly.

I’m just beginning i want to learn more about doing corporate housing with insurance so looking to network 

For tax liens you will have to have a national acquisition strategy, you cannot limit yourself on one or two states.

Jesse, I am an insurance broker who is able to assist with insurance/risk management products all across the nation.

I'm also on the board of CFRI, the local chapter of the National REIA.

Also, beware about national statistics.

As Ty said above holding each property in its own LLC limits liability significantly, however it can be difficult to manage and maintain the corporate vail by keeping each LLC's finances separate. 

What you have in QB is considered Corporate Accounting.