That's a good question and I don't have a great answer, but somehow real estate has become hip, like craft beer.

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Working with a broker that knows each banks criteria will be helpful however (they are all different), as they can craft your deal and "story" to a bank that allows for certain "exceptions".  

The active investors will help you craft a better offering.

Bob, did you ever get a relevant answer to any of your very specific, thoughtfully crafted questions in the original post? 

The master suite and open concept main level, plus a mud room and separate laundry/craft room sold the property.

The last thing you want to do is overpay for a property that will not ultimately turn a profit.Cutting CornersWhen crafting your budget, you may be tempted to take shortcuts for the sake of the profit margin.

Based on my strategy (that I call Relationship Wholesaling), when you're building a strong relationship with the Seller and really crafting a custom proposal that meets their needs, there's little need to "discuss it" with them (ie talk about it at length or make a big deal of it). 

., they force coverage on you instead of tailoring the coverages around your unique situation)Only represent one insurance company (no single insurance company can offer the right policy, at the right price for all situations)Their process for getting a quote is difficult and cumbersomeTheir underwriters/inspectors seem to always find a problem with a propertyIf you spot these warning signs, you should search for an insurance agent with these attributes: Have a depth of knowledge gained through years of experience working with real estate investors like yourselfHave a unique consultation process specifically crafted for working with REIsHave access to a minimum of 50 insurance companiesWork with a large independent insurance agency or group (the larger the agency, the more leverage they have with insurance premiums and claim settlements).

There is something sacred about crafting your life vision and living life with and for a purpose.