Connect with a quality broker in your area that can shop the various companies for you and find you the best deal without compromising coverage.

I agree a walk-through alone is not comprehensive enough to find all issues with the home. 

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Prices are high and coverage can be hard to fine, especially in the mountain counties and for habitational buildings.  

I have no time to schedule a contractor to walk through and provide a comprehensive bid.

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However, the loan would need to be under my name, as they won’t allow LLCs.I’ve received advice from others who feel comfortable with this arrangement as long as they have high insurance coverage limits, which the lender also recommended.

Personally I push for at least $1MM liability coverage.

Everyone always confuses PMC liability insurance on their own office and Errors & Ommission insurance with rental property liability coverage.

Other methods:Real estate agent: Ask a local real estate agent for help Title company: Contact a title company for a more comprehensive property search Online property search platforms: Use specialized websites that offer property owner lookups.