You can also check their reviews online at Google, Facebook, or Yelp.

- Citizens Property Insurance- American Integrity Insurance- US Coastal Property & Casualty Ins Co- Kin InsuranceDoes anyone have any thoughts on these companies?

As to real estate itself, because interest rates and housing prices are so integral to the process I’m not sure there is a great answer.  

A good property manager can handle tenant issues and reduce your hands-on involvement.Building a Network: While you don’t currently have local connections, networking with other investors, attending real estate meetups, or joining online communities can provide valuable insights and opportunities.The next steps depend on your financing options, preferred markets, and whether you’re willing to manage tenants directly or prefer to stay hands-off.

You can probably find most of the books online like Amazon or someplace local like 1/2 priced books. 

Join local real estate investment clubs, attend seminars, or engage in online forums to stay updated on the latest trends and strategies.Remember, real estate investing is not a get-rich-quick scheme.

Check out other online guides available here: https://www.biggerpockets.com/guides3.

For example, Brandon Turner was great as a podcast host that helped a lot of people and now seems like another slimy online guru who is better at promoting and fund raising than being a good operator. 

no, it's getting worse. will not add another property with them... it's been an absolute disaster and I tried to give it every chance because they are integrating tech with traditional.

A few things I do personally for clients is: create a P&L, market to my buyers list, pre-market the property online where the target audience is, and make a plan for bookings and the booking calendar to minimize losses while up for sale and operating simultaneously.