I am also active with Flips and own a few 4 plexes...Im a licensed NM Realtor would be happy to help set up a few searches, look at properties (Virtually as well), and tell you more about specific areas of town with the pro's and con's of each. 

Hello, I'm in the business of finding properties for investors in the South Florida market.

If one of the greatest investors of all time believes stocks are overvalued, this may be an opportune time to shed some risk and move into a more tangible asset like real estate.The Rochester housing market is a great place to consider for investment.

I'm a newbie to real estate investing and am currently focused on intensely educating myself about all things real estate and how to get my first rental property deal.

Can anyone recommend good real estate agents and property managers in the cities above?

I've helped people with SBA loans to purchase real estate for a business, but for buying rental real estate, the DSCR loan is a much better option.

Does anyone know how insurance companies evaluate these properties and whether or not real value can be realized for insurance for renovation? 

You don't know, what you don't know.Bigger Pockets is a great place to find a tax accountant specializing in real estate taxation.

If you study on your own, you will have gaps, but you may end up with $25,000=$50,000 in real estate. 

I have properties in a few different markets.