that may work for others, but i don't have enough capital to do that, and the returns are in the tougher strategies (like STR - i didn't look at your other posts, but if you are successful in STR, that's great.) 

The real work is locating these properties and I've learned the best way to do this is to work in towns/areas that have online GIS systems that map; topography, wetlands, soils, etc. and assessors data available for download either from local sources or listsource.com.  

Would be happy to connect to discuss strategies.

This is dependent on your personal situation and strategy.

Depends on strategy and long term goals with REI.

What strategies or lessons did you learn along the way?

Flipping and short-term rentals are definitely exciting strategies to build momentum.

For any of you who use this strategy, can you tell me who your insurer is, and cost of premium?

You're going to have to scrap like crazy to break even - think rent by the room, short term, mid term strategies that require more work.

This has been our strategy lately with higher interest rates.