Steadily has their own product (with multiple writing companies) and then they offer policies through other carriers just as an independent agency would. 

It's the best way for us to grow as companies by sharing what works and what doesn't. 

I work for a flooring company as a designer and meet contractors and people who flip homes regularly so it has me flirting with the idea of doing it myself.My question is, how did you get your spouse to be on board with real estate investing?

I know that interest on the acquisition loan can be included in the cost basis since it’s inventory.

About 5 years ago one of the sellers we bought a multi family from told us about a company that has a lot of landlords like us and we coshare insurance coverage.

I have experience in the flip, rental, space and can help with the loan, and the real estate broker piece.

That could be your PM company if you plan to hire one. 

I use a loan servicer who processes the borrowers payment and then sends to me.

As far as credit, you would want a score above 680 ideally to get the highest loan to value on a cash out refinance, but I would aim higher at 720+ as that comes with a significant rate drop.

In my case, I have residential rentals in one LLC, commercial properties in another, self storage in a third, and my real estate company operates in a fourth.