Insurance right now is wild, so I'd get a solid broker on your team - I'd be happy to share my contact if that would help.Also, aren't most of the existing insurances shared on the OMs for the properties? 

Overall it's solid for people with no experience and who want to know the business quickly.

Really only makes sense as @Chris Seveney mentioned if you have a solid, long term relationship with the seller and you are doing a very high volume rehabs

Local references are invaluable because those lenders have proven themselves in your market.Work with Reputable Companies: Some well-known DSCR lenders with a solid reputation include Lima One Capital, LendingOne, Kiavi, RCN Capital, Visio Lending, and Easy Street Capital.

There are a lot of markets with solid job markets, strong populations, solid rent growth, but when you are talking ONE property, unless you are considering highly rural areas, it likely doesn't matter.  

Start small, build a reserve fund, and work with local experts to ensure your first investment is a solid one.Good luck!

I don't personally own any properties leased to housing choice voucher recipients but heard from others who are having trouble leasing their properties.

Columbus is definitely a solid area for MF and duplex properties with positive cashflow and appreciation potential.

It's great that you're focusing on building a solid foundation before diving into real estate.

You just want to make sure your paperwork is solid. we went with a company that specializes in writing them called creative tc. https://creativetc.io/