In the last five years, I’ve had close to 10 investor clients who either became real estate agents or had their spouses do so—because they were certain they already knew enough to handle it on their own.From here, I’ve seen things go in two directions.One path is overconfidence: they rush out, buy properties, and quickly get themselves into trouble.

Note that I am also a real estate agent as well as an investor/builder/developer, so I have multiple ways to monetize a postcard response. 

Does anyone have any suggestions for an insurance agent or company?

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

^This.Also great for contractors, agents, and everything else.

Negotiated with a residential agent and purchased from a large capital group in the Des Moines, IA metro.

Here are a few simple and free ways to learn: Go to real estate meetup groups, attend open houses and speak with the agent there, inspect FSBOs (for sale by owner), walk your area, and speak to people tending their yards.The idea is to engage with other people and ask, Ask, ASK questions about their experience with the local market.Some other ideas: find a home inspector who will let you tag along in a property inspection, and absorb what they are looking at and why.Your mindset and enthusiasm for learning about real estate will open many doors for you.Good Luck!

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

PROGRAM 2 Owner use up to 3 weeks 40% of Adjusted Gross Standard FF&E in high season & 3 weeks Revenues from the Unit and accessory in low season package required.PROGRAM 3 Owner use up to 6 weeks 30% of Adjusted Gross Standard FF&E in high season & 6 weeks Revenues from the Unit and accessory in low season package required.HIGH SEASON: DECEMBER 21st - APRIL 15th LOW SEASON: APRIL 16th - DECEMBER 20thNote: The following fees are deducted from the gross revenue before the split:5% Management fee, 5% Travel Agent Commissions, 2% Credit Card Commissions, $4.00 per occupiedroom night (TRUMP Fee) & Group meeting fee may apply.Other Monthly Fees: 4% of the gross revenue is moved to the FF&E Reserve account and approximately$20 for liability insurance.Monthly Condominium Dues: $895.57 (These can be deducted from your monthly revenue)Initial Rental Program enrollment fee $500 and $2500 initial FF&E Reserve account contribution.Fees for OWNERS STAYS: In Rental Program (Optional): 1

A good team (agent, contractor, lender) is also going to be key.