I have a few contacts for independent insurance brokers that can look at some different market places to get better pricing.  

@Scott Trench Creating a website focused on passive investor education that is sponsored by deal sponsors is removing the independence of the site, IMO.

Is the PM an individual that works for a larger organization or their own independent business (eg like a realtor who works with a group of people at an office)? 

Do your research independently to see if the deal pencils.

Understandably that's also not the typical real estate investors' goal - most investors want to leave the 9 to 5 job sooner and be financially independent early.

My gut tells me that Texas, particularly Austin and Houston, could be where the next wave of growth and expansion occurs, mainly driven by strong business and job creation trends.Here’s what I’m looking for in my US investments:Free-standing houses with a good land component, at least 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and in well-maintained condition.Yielding over 6%, with a slight cash flow positive outcome, while also offering medium-term capital appreciation potential.Holding for at least 5 years or more, with a view towards steady growth.The long-term goal is financial independence, reducing reliance on salary-based income, and building assets during this accumulation phase.Debt reduction is on the horizon—looking to consolidate and start winding down debt within the next 7 years.If anyone has experience investing in the Texas real estate market or any tips on navigating US property investments, feel free to share your thoughts!

Places like Liberty/Claycomo/Gladstone in the Northland, Blue Springs and the Eastern side of Independence, on the East side of town, Olathe/Lenxa KS on the SouthWest side, and more. 

Always have your business cards handy and be ready to follow up on leads promptly.Work with an investor-friendly agentRather than conduct a search independently, work with an investor-friendly agent (or multiple real estate agents) who can keep their eyes open for off-market properties.

They quickly forget about the support you've given them and only look to edge you out of as much commission split as possible.It's really a lose lose for small independent Brokers these days.

Our strategy was finding independent residential cleaners and training them on STR processes.From what I’ve observed the economics of small town cleaning businesses aren’t great.