Are there any guidelines or best practices (ie: rewiring such a property would be more valuable than updating insulation).Is it something you need to ask the insurance company about to get, or is all this determined in the initial interview with the potential insurer?

At times, the seller may back out, you may not get financing to go through due to changes of lending practices due to (Covid19).

I've been informed that completing the course alone may not be sufficient to pass the exam, so I’m seeking advice on how to prepare effectively once I complete it.Currently, my only other resources include a YouTube video, five practice exams, and a textbook.If you have any additional suggestions—whether online or in-person, paid or free—that could help me effectively prepare for the exam, I would greatly appreciate them.

Find Brandon's videos on YouTube for the "four square" method of analyzing homes and practice.

Practical Tips for Managing PropertiesFinding Good Tenants: Screen thoroughly.

Use your superior knowledge, experience and analytical ability to spot something in a property being offered for sale that everyone else has missed.  

From a personal standpoint I target 70% LTV for any investment I have that way gives me ability to sell it if I need too

My interest in entity transfers is the ability to forego a massive increase in the tax bill upon reassessment.

Educate yourself with resources like The House Hacking Strategy and practice analyzing deals using tools like BiggerPockets calculators.

We do long-term rentals and practice BRRRR on every deal.