I am in the process of creating an LLC and chomping at the bit to get things rolling.Right now, I am focused on learning the legal, business and strategy aspects of REI. 

How long should you hold on to a property before selling from a financial aspect?

Going to need to stick to my guns, and buy it right.And then of course, you have the whole hurricane flood aspect of this market now. 

Jamie, if the two of you meet Bryce and I would love to connect as well as we can be the hustle and knowledge (with your assistance on the knowledge aspect) sides of the triangle; as Todd stated the "management/renovation side of things".Valerie

I have purchased a Tax Cert in Alabama and have some questions on the insurance aspect.

I haven't given much thought about that aspect, but I definitely will. 

I assume there is something that the underwriter is seeing that causes them some concern.Since you bring up the 6-month aspect.... if you are looking to finance only your purchase price and closing costs you should be able to do that if you own the property for less than 6 months. 

One interesting aspect I've noticed is that the information about the homeowner varies quite a bit by county.

If you go into property management you will only learn property management, if you go work for a contractor you will learn about construction,  if you go work for  a wholesaler you will learn about marketing and sales, if you want to learn about underwriting or lending go work for a bank, etc etc.It really depends on what aspect of real estate you want to focus on. 

Those are the people who will buy from you and sell to you as well as help you with all aspects of your investing.Good luck to you!