Hi Austin,Insurance business is complex, and I wouldn't rely in an agent that is asking you to leave things "as is".In my case, what worked is to build relationship with at least 3 to 4 agents, so I can easily email my portfolio and they quote me based on that.

You can easily do this on a spreadsheet, and it will take less time to track than finding and learning new software.

In Bremerton, you can fairly easily find positive cash flow in small multifamily.

Regarding remote managing, in our 24 years of experience, dealing with hundreds of investors, what we've had to bail DIY Remote Investors out of is mostly Class C properties with some Class B.So, in our opinion, one can remote manage a Class A property fairly easily if you are organized.Class B requires more organization and knowledge, to avoid tenants taking advantage of you.Class C should NOT be done DIY - hire a PMC!

All the gurus & mentors tell you that you can do real estate with no money or credit, except, of course, for the money you have to pay them to learn plenty you could easily find for free online or just thru the School of Hard Knocks. 

You could easily cash out and go purchase some section 8 rentals in Kansas City, St.

I don't have my computer and printer set up to access it easily. 

The state laws heavily favor tenants, but can easily be navigated with proper tenant screening and management.

Hey Shane,I would imagine they do not need to open as they can easily be kicked out if necessary.

I'd rather spend my 137k in a place that is a proven tourist destination with existing comparable for rentals and resales, that I can easily access when I want to do it and that isn't in an isolated place.