Happy to connect you with my insurance broker 

I found a local broker that can do a 80-85% LTV for 1500 in origination fees which is much lower than current mortgage servicers price of 7500.

Reach out to the local tax assessor to understand how a sale might impact your future property tax bills and reach out to an insurance broker to get an insurance indication. 

If you really don't value your agent's ability and think you can do it better, it's likely best that you 1) interview more to find one that you do trust, 2) go through the listing agent, directly, if you're that comfortable with handling your side on your own, or 3) maybe get your license so you can control your side of negotiations with the proper tools needed (MLS access with agent info, showings, contracts, tax records, uploaded listing docs like surveys, disclosures, broker assistance for questions, etc.).

For the purchasing process itself, real estate agents, mortgage brokers, and attorneys can help guide you efficiently through transactions, reducing the amount of time you need to spend.Starting with simpler investments like single-family homes or small multifamily units can also help.

Hi, I'm new to investing in Sac and am looking for insurance brokers for my first SFR rental as well.

Treat brokers like gold.

Look up mortgage brokers in your area and do the same thing.

I am interested in doing the same as the OP.I can't at the moment but I would recommend you contact lookup a loan broker in your area who specializes in out of the box lending.

Only challenge is there are broker fees and closing costs.