This would have allowed the investor to secure their interest against the asset while also benefiting from any equity appreciation upon the eventual sale (assuming the plan is to flip).

Some investors have no need, some may benefit from having one.

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Maintenance and potential repairs will also require a long-term financial plan and setting aside a contingency fund for such expenses.The steady cash flow, appreciation over time, and tax benefits can make a meaningful difference to your wealth in the long term, especially with the principal paydown on the mortgage.However, if managing the property from a distance feels too burdensome, or if you’d prefer the certainty and flexibility that comes with having less debt (especially given the high mortgage rates), selling and using the $100,000 in equity to reduce your loan for your next home may be the smarter move.

How does their "generous liability insurance and requiring renters insurance" specifically benefit owners?

Some of the benefits are transaction speed, limited liability protection.  

What may seem like a benefit (NO MONEY DOWN) is actually a curse!!  

HUD loans will take drastically longer (I've never used one personally), but there can be benefits to using these loans if you're a long-term owner.The interest rates in your Key Considerations seem very low for agency loans and they're definitely low for bridge loans. 

•If CPI drops below 3.2%: Investors could see a market shift, with the Fed more likely to soften its stance, allowing rates to gradually decline.Initial Jobless Claims (Thursday, February 15)Jobless claims measure the number of people filing for unemployment benefits.

My 2 policies earn 4-6%, I have full control of my cash, uninterrupted growth even when I'm using my money, creditor protected here in Texas and in most states, Tax free growth and I have a massive death benefit and long term care attached to it.