It sounds like the best approach is to always check multiple places for rates?

Here's the thing about ALE and similar agencies: they can be a goldmine, but you need to adjust your approach to meet their demand sweet spot.

The desire to replace W2 income is a mistake many make when approaching real estate as an investment. 

My goal is to make this property available to insurance companies, disaster recovery specialists, and individuals displaced by fire, flood, or other catastrophic events.I am seeking guidance on the most effective approach to market this property, specifically:Recommended Insurance and Disaster Recovery ContactsAre there specialized companies that manage temporary housing for insurance claims?

@Matt Powers there are endless possibilities and combinations of how you could approach this opportunity.

Sounds like I am going to have to do some further research on how to investigate past evictions since it seems there's no catch-all approach.

Can try to reposition to Class B, but neighborhood may impede these efforts.Vacancy Est: Historically 10%, but 15-20% should be used to also cover tenant nonpayment, eviction costs & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores of 560-620 (approaching 22% probability of default), many blemishes, but should have no evictions in last 2 years.

Investing does need to be approached more like a business than just a simple stock trade.

.: How about this one: “Can I sell my Airbnb property for 50% over direct comps because I want to use the income-based approach valuation?”

Even if you have to travel a couple of hours, you have a much better chance of finding someone.How to approach a mentorOnce you've found a likely candidate, it's time to reach out and ask.