If I am stuck waiting for 3-9 months, that seems to necessitate either being an independent contractor for a while or go work for a company, which I would rather not do as it would be temporary and doesn't seem right just to start and stop on somebody.If you need more information please let me know.

Looking if anyone has any experience renting a detached garage independently.

@Ashley Nichols call a mortgage broker and see what they are quoting. 6 months from now might be different, For insurance I would call an independent insurance broker and get a quote.

He’s an independent broker and the best rate/coverage he found is 3400/yr paid in full, 3800 if paid monthly.

MullinsNo worries, brother, and always glad to help fellow service member achieve their goal and become financially independent.

A property manager is fine but you will need to underwrite with larger margins.FIRE stands for Financially Independent Retire Early.

As I mentioned in the original post, I left my employer of 22 years to become and independent contractor.

Look for an independent agent who handles Commercial Insurance (especially construction or contractors). 

Christian,I recommend looking to an Independent Agent that represents multiple companies. 

We haven't descended into landlord-hating rabble-madness quite that far just yet in my municipality (the duplex is located just outside the legal boundaries of the City of Pittsburgh in an independent municipality).