You may also want to look into 2-4 units as those are the easiest to finance and help you grow faster.

The guy who runs it lays it out like this..1-5 rentals you are still doing okay, have more stuff come up between all rentals the closer you get to 5 or at 5.

Let me know how I can help!

Costs after it’s placed in service are deductible as rental expenses.If you need help tracking these costs or categorizing them for your tax return, consider working with a tax professional or using software that helps you manage rental property expenses.

Now, I’m rebuilding my portfolio while continuing to help others buy and sell homes.

I'm really hoping to make some connections and work with and learn from more experienced investors in the community.

Would love to hear more about your plans and see how the market is shaping up for investors.

I would ask the insurance company for more documentation on the reasoning. 

You will get way better loan terms than you would on a Cash out Refi as a partnership entity with no RE experience.This is all very theoretical, can you share the actual numbers so we can help you more?

Having the property on your tax returns will help to wipe the mortgage expense with proposed rental income, making it easier to qualify for your next primary residence purchase.