House hack is not practical for everyone but worth exploring

I know that ideally, I reach out to my broker or any other reputable insurance provider to get a more accurate estimate.

Explore the possibility of doing liability insurance instead, if you don't have much equity it may be your best, and much cheaper option.  

They seem to be a reputable company, but nothing beats personal testimonies!

Anthony, welcome aboard.. it’s always exciting to see new folks exploring the world of real estate investing!

Explore remote investing options like turnkey properties or out-of-state rentals with property managers, and use summers or gap years to network, analyze deals, and gain hands-on experience.

@Ike Okwerekwu Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

However, given that we anticipate completing this project well before that timeframe, I’m exploring alternative solutions to better align with our timeline to get our investment back soonerThank you again for your assistance! 

Here are a few avenues folks often explore in times like this:You are already on this path - Owner Financing: It's great that the seller is willing to finance a portion of the deal.

I guess Lendbase only puts a $1,000 value on their reputation.