Most investors would benefit by creating a contract template, custom tailored to their particular method of business with the assistance of a real estate attorney.

You thus need to tailor your strategy a bit depending on your situation and your relationship with your contractors. 

., they force coverage on you instead of tailoring the coverages around your unique situation)Only represent one insurance company (no single insurance company can offer the right policy, at the right price for all situations)Their process for getting a quote is difficult and cumbersomeTheir underwriters/inspectors seem to always find a problem with a propertyIf you spot these warning signs, you should search for an insurance agent with these attributes: Have a depth of knowledge gained through years of experience working with real estate investors like yourselfHave a unique consultation process specifically crafted for working with REIsHave access to a minimum of 50 insurance companiesWork with a large independent insurance agency or group (the larger the agency, the more leverage they have with insurance premiums and claim settlements).

Most of my resources and contacts are typically for SFR's and so I'm trying to put together a new set of team members and resources tailored to apartment buildings and one with which I can work with for a long time to come. 

When you clearly define your goal (not 'be financially independent') you can start to tailor your strategy to meet that goal.

Ya his Real Estate Investing in Canada is a good start, that's the only one I've read to be honest, and I've also just tried to take what I can from the America based books and tailor it to the Canadian landscape. 

That is why I "stated" I have my own company insurance and it is tailored to the deal I am doing.

You can build a great buyers list, and actually custom tailor the houses you go after based on the pre-qualified tenant buyers you have.

There are a million combinations of methods to get from A to B and they can be tailored to fit most anyone.Best of luck!

If you are on a month-to-month rental agreement this will be easier to do than if you are on a long-term lease, because the time-line to make changes can be shorter.Also, you need to know more about who is residing there so you will be better able to tailor your communications and also to protect yourself and your property.