Also putting a business card and flyer on the door could work.

We use Hiscox for our insurance with our business, not sure if it works for property but its worth a try. 

You would build a way better business.

It forces me to get real familiar with my business and how my properties are performing.

Referrals from local investors on BiggerPockets can be a great resource. https://www.biggerpockets.com/business/finder/agents@Mark Ainley sounds like a great person to link up with!

Do you get any volume discounts or better service due to the volume of your business from the current providers, that might be something to consider. not sure if that is even a thing for lawyers though.

The wife and I are starting a real estate investing business.

Once you hit a certain number of loans (check with your state dept of banking and finance or dept of business regulation), they might require you to have a license.

I would look up NARPM and start with them..Below are some questions I would think would be a good starting point for you to see who really treats their company like a business or a hobby.

I could not find e1031xchange as a business entity in the State of New York (https://apps.dos.ny.gov/public...).