So, it's still a viable way of investing, but does not have the same scale of success in today's economic environment in higher appreciation markets.

As far as SingleKey actually paying out on claims for tenant non-payment up to 12 months, property damages up to $10k reimbursed, covering 30 days of vacant property losses and helping out with tenant evictions up to $2k (as advertised), curious if anyone on here can attest to SingleKey actually paying out on these claims successfully.

Success in this business comes down to consistency and building strong relationships.Let me know if you'd like to further connect - I'm happy to provide any guidance. 

My ultimate goal is to become successful with my real estate investments so I don’t have to rely so much on my job and be able to spend more time at home with my soon to be wife and future children.

Tips for Finding an Experienced Mortgage BrokerNot all mortgage brokers are created equal, so choosing the right one is critical to your success.

Location will be key in your success! 

Financing must be through non-recourse loans, and you must avoid prohibited transactions, such as personal use or self-dealing.

There are also 'mezz' lenders (typically for larger transactions) who will cover up to 90% CLTV and require you to bring the remaining equity to the deal, and additionally there is Gap Funding in the form of unsecured personal debt.The latter can potentially be the most expensive option, but allows for true 100% financing as there are no restrictions for how to use these funds, as they are unsecured, and generally obtained through personal credit, income etc (since there is no collateral for obtaining these funds).

Looking for success stories or other experiences , positive or negative, range of costs, etc.

When it comes to experience I have facilitated my fair share of successful projects, however the point still remains that I did not complete those deals completely independently.