I've had this line in my profile for like 5 years.

I would like to put the money into purchasing another investment property.

You will find rates all over the place just like with all insurance.

Lemos:  Interesting.. does not sound like a secured interest in the note.. kind of like how Peer st. had their partial interest done.

Like @Bruce Woodruff I prefer VRBO guests but I haven't had terrible luck with AirBNB guests.

Some people like Yardi and some like the next one. 

I see there are like 4 in the whole Valley right now, so I am guessing it was not a great avenue for you...?

Offer a great first-stay experience with thoughtful touches like welcome gifts and clear communication to earn those initial positive reviews.For Big Bear’s rules, stay on top of local ordinances—maybe even connect with other hosts for advice.

Even if the rental has a decent cash flow with additional flood insurance, we're still not sure we want to take on that risk as we are out-of-state investors (planning to move back to KY in the future, but not now) and we don't like that it will potentially bring down the perceived value when we try to sell it in the future.The seller has never lived there and has not provided any information on if it has flooded before or not. 

To get started, continue learning through podcasts like the BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast and books like "The Book on Rental Property Investing" and "Set for Life."