I'd shop around that insurance policy as well.

Quit expecting the tenant to 'perform' for you. 

Start by leveraging your skills to identify undervalued properties, perform cost-efficient renovations, and build sweat equity.

Wanted to gauge interest in having a weekend some time this summer where we all congregate in Wichita to talk shop and get to know each other and possibly do some work. 

When you can communicate both your strategy and criteria (and are financially credible), you can leverage your network and get meetings with brokers who are willing to shop for you.

@Nicholas Dillon If you sell a property and perform a 1031 exchange but do not reinvest all the proceeds, the leftover portion (called "boot") is subject to taxation.

Banks must approve a short sale for a short sale to take place, and banks hire appraisers and other real estate agents to perform broker price opinions (BPOs), or estimated values of the home.The goal would be to negotiate with the seller before the home becomes a short sale. 

Petersburg for over 30 years, I can attest that the last two big hurricanes caused significant damage, but they were the first in a long time.Condos and townhomes tend to perform well, especially if they're located on the Intracoastal Waterway or within 3-5 miles of the beaches.

I recommend talking with an experienced broker who can help you shop multiple lenders  

My home insurance cost went up significantly and looking to shop-around.