To simply not invest with folks who exhibit "Free Spin" syndrome, and continually buy without putting their own money where their mouth is.

That has led them to continue to jack up rent prices and often, push out good tenants for the sake of an extra $100/month.

.: @Damian YoungInteresting... but not for meFor starters, while I am not the expert in this, making a loan that you don't expect the borrowers to pay back is somewhere between unethical/immoral and predatory. 

I'll continue to invest with them. 

Should I be prioritizing finding a local expert, or are there tools and strategies I can use to handle this process myself?

I want to continue to invest in the property especially after getting back the inspection report which had a little more work than expected but I can roll with the ball!

Slowly build out a repeatable process...if you continue to change things (as in different types of properties, different levels of renovation, different finish material, different neighborhoods, etc.) you create more variables and make it harder to solve to the problem.I am a math guy and less unknowns/variables you have the easier the problem will be to solve. 

This ongoing relationship can be invaluable for investors looking to scale their operations and build a successful real estate portfolio.In conclusion, a good private money broker acts as a vital partner for real estate investors, providing tailored financing solutions, expert guidance, and ongoing support.

If the PM screwed up your insurance claim, why did you continue working with them?

Much continued success!