Your experience underscores the importance of me communicating with my cleaning staff regarding photographing any damages they notice, and making sure I have proper documentation for all services (which is not only beneficial for potential claims, but also for tax time!).  

My wife is unconvinced that investing in real estate is beneficial over or in addition to some of the traditional investments we have (401Ks, REITs, stock market, etc). 

Many rookies simply say the wrong thing and don’t understand that even some innocent, “seemingly beneficial” statements are actually very illegal.

If we come across some cheap flip opportunities that would be very beneficial. 

Is it more beneficial to pay your taxes when you file in one lump sum or do you use a payment plan in order to allow for more time to earn interest?

I believe there is a monthly meet up on the north side of town that would be beneficial, you could also look into GaREIA.

But I think it will be beneficial in the end. 

@Wagner AlcivarIf I were you, I'd pick up the phone and try calling other homeowner insurance providers.Allstate, Progressive, State farm, Amica Mutual, etcThere are plenty of them and they each have different underwriting procedures.With some, you'll qualify.

I also have a good friend working on his MS in Machine Learning there so we may have some mutual friends, I'll shoot you a message.

do you maintain a mutual beneficial relationship with them (meaning passing on leads that don't meet wholesale criteria)?