We own properties in Newberg and other cities 30-45 minutes outside Portland and have found great success there.

My insurance costs went up dramatically after year 1 in one of my properties so I asked around to other local RE investors and found this contact. - Chris Kersey 

I'm even hesitant to give you the web address I'm about to give you, because if you haven't looked for it and found it already before coming to the Bigger Pockets forums to ask strangers for help, you're way, way behind the eight ball.

I've found the most economical way to get the most coverage on a STR is to do a 2-policy structure.

I've been shopping around with brokers and have tried Obie and Steadily and those told me that they have no providers currently writing Landlord Policies in Harris County Houston TX.Can anyone advise if they have also run into this and if they have found  a solution?

I’ve found it best to start over from scratch but maintain the old listing title and cover photo for a short period of time to get any potential guest transfers.

I was initially told there was an HOA but eventually found out it's not active and there's a lady who lives somewhere on the street that pays a lawn company to cut and trim everyone's yard. 

Also consider joining SWLA which is run by Jon Frickensmith--in my experience, it's a fantastic resource for Kenosha/Racine landlords and when you need contractors, you can ask the group of members who I found to be all active landlords in the area.

While searching for properties, I found a guy on Craigslist in FL looking for private investors.

I have found a lot of value in being a LFI Infielder, so I am interested in seeing how this new forum progresses.