Now we're seeing major disasters in densely populated areas and insurance companies can't maintain their profit margins.

Water meter-water company.  

I am also wondering if anyone has any expericene with smartcoin box company?

I recorded a virtual tour on my cell phone because I was getting tour requests I couldn't fulfill, but no one has asked to see the property since I made the recording.

For property management, choose a company with a good track record in STRs and transparent fees.Happy to connect with anyone looking to share insights!

However, that was a fluke.Warranty companies are in the business of making money.

Boostly is a great company and the founder is a great guy!

Michael,Maybe you could hire two, see how they do, then give All to the one that meets your expectations, is efficient and returns phone calls

Usually when I close on a house, the insurance company sends out somebody to do a visual inspection.

I work with a lot of househackers and they're typically on the 12 month cycle, rinse and repeat.While the proposition of acquiring an investment property outside of your market in a "landlord friendly" state may sound appealing, i would recommend you stay local for now and househack another couple of properties over the next few years until you've got some more time / experience under your belt.you would need a management company to cover your property that is outside of your market which would not only take 8-10% of your gross it would also leave you a bit vulnerable to a property management company that you A.)know nothing about and B.)you won't have the experience or cashflow or proximity to deal with any headaches that may arise.i would recommend staying local and househacking your way along for now and then maybe hire a local property management company initially to work with your current/local properties to get a taste of what to expect if and when you begin investing outside of your market.