The provider I am using allows for 60 days of continued coverage once construction is completed.

Also there is a new thing called "novation" and I am not an expert on this and can't comment on it.

As for the areas to target, my goal in getting our feet wet as real estate investors--and since we plan to be living in Sac--is to find a property we can live in while renting out one or more units to help cover our housing expenses, which we can then hold and continue to rent out when we move.

Your continuous efforts of slander won't do anything.

That can get you some money up front to continue to build your portfolio and it takes you out of being a landloard and puts you into the position of being the bank instead. 

I'm not sure why not - one of the great parts about real estate investing is that you can build a team around you for aspects you aren't as strong at or simply want to delegate to someone/expert and do the others yourself - look up "Core 4" for example - where you can have an agent, lender, manager, contractor all at once for your investments and can theoretically just let them do all the interactive work

I like this strategy and plan to continue. 

I'm currently looking for a CPA and tax expert to help me get started with my first rental property.

This trend has continued since 2024, and buyers absolutely love them.

Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and continuing to learn together!