After the initial inspection we sent a response to the inspection asking for $21,500 in seller credits to cover the roof and furnace (both needed replaced). 

Once I get a few stable long term rentals maybe consider looking into such properties and cover aspects I am able to confirm. 

Texas does not have a reciprocal agreement meaning TX agents will handle the deal but the buyer should cover my commission.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

You can use your existing $25k + HML to cover your first flip, and make anywhere between $10k-$25k in the course of 3-6 months (given market, location, etc.)

I did an AirCoverage claim and got it all covered.

John said no, that our offer wasn't going to cover the design work and I asked him what the cost of the design work is.

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

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.

Maybe a major news outlet would be interested in covering your story.