One of the major driving factors for increased premiums is the carrier's requirement for higher replacement cost limits on file for buildings. 

I would need to learn more about my options though as my experience is limited to podcasts and a few articles on that subject. 

(should have documented, dates may not be exact) What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

So, if your current rent roll is still on the lower side, it could limit the amount you can borrow right now.However, if you have even a partial track record showing improvements.. say a few of the units are already updated and attracting higher rents.. a lender might take that into consideration when underwriting.

This will negatively affect both your DTIs and stack your conventional loan limit(10 per person).

I might try the “emergency service” which is $20 with limited data and just use that for the smart locks and ring cameras.

The fact of the matter is, when you sell or buy a business, you are entering into a business partnership with the person on the other end of the transaction.Yes, the partnership is limited (partial buyouts aside), but what you will be accomplishing during your time together is significant.Due diligence can take months.

They don't have to be complicated or expensive to set up but can help limit your exposure and shield other assets in the event someone wants to come after that.

And if they're valuing furnishings realize if the house is only marketed to a STR; then it limits the pool of buyers.

While your condo snowball strategy builds equity, modest cash flow and HOA fees may limit returns.