You should also check to ensure they have Errors & Omissions insurance, Fidelity Bond coverage, and a Financial Institution Blanket Bond.Some are more consultative and advisory and provide guidance, while others are just processors. 

I've only ever purchased homes as primaries, one being rented out currently to an insurance company and the other is my current primary.

I know this is hindsight but when ever you lend money you should get a Lenders title policy and give escrow instructions to the title company that your loan is to be in first position.

Only thing better would be initial deposit and then paid in full upon Certificate of Occupancy and punchlist complete.Of course, standard items should also be checked: licensed, insured, willing and able to pull all required permits, reference checks.I would also commonly avoid the cheapest bid you get.  

What if you are currently house hacking, with a homeowner's policy.

I do not want to police the house; the nonprofit will make monthly/quarterly visits to insure their specific rules are being followed. 

However, if it’s not necessary for liability protection, you might avoid the headache altogether and just beef up your umbrella insurance policy.What’s your take on this now?

I need something simple that I could utilize today.Thanks you will not be able to get something today. in order to pull credit typically you must have a background check done on you and the company will also come visit your office and confirm you have specific security policies and procedures in place. 

@Shaheen AhmedI don't know the Ohio markets as well as I know Pennsylvania but (1) taxes can vary widely among counties, cities, municipalities, etc. and (2) the problem right now is that interest rates are so high (although taxes and insurance increasing certainly doesn't help.)What are you trying to accomplish?

Each can have a variation of their credit policy.