If so, what’s the purpose of that holding company, assuming anonymity is not a priority?

Follow RobertNichols on IG (who also has a hard money company OnyxCapital, btw).

I check the SEC, FINRA, ratings websites for inside information on the principals in the company.

I know this is hindsight but when ever you lend money you should get a Lenders title policy and give escrow instructions to the title company that your loan is to be in first position.

Hey BP,I know this question has been asked often, but I've been struggling trying to find an investor-friendly insurance company.

Consider getting a real estate license and joining a company that focuses on working with investors.

I'm an investor and property manager company owner. 

They are billed as "a scientific approach to single-family rentals" and use "institutional grade property management," which usually means they are a tech company in real estate and likely either don't have the existing property management relationships in each area or you chose an area where they don't have enough units through Roofstock for the PM they chose to care.

That's fun - two first time posters singing the praises of this program One of which, Nick, works for the company based on his LinkedIn profile. 

When your interviewing companies I'd suggest to ask about maintenance, and even talk with leasing agent as well.