It covers a basic human need (shelter).

It sounds pretty basic and bare bones to do MTR in Phoenix versus what else is most likely out there.

Basically, they are abbreviated inspections that focus on the more expensive liabilities that investors are looking for instead of under-caulked windows and damage to drywall.

That's separate from actual investing money - the "cover charge," if you will.Wanting to see them in action vs blindly going all-in from the jump w/ RADD IC, my thought process was to get into a c"onsilidated" SDIRA from where other funds were, and knowing those are basically untouchable for quite some time (at least for me), seeing where things went vs. putting in liquid cash from day 1. 

Basically any brokerage will want to have you on.

This will give you basic, reliable cash flow, without tearing your hair out.

I've been told by the insurance companies/brokers that a basic Homeowner's or even a commercial policy will not do.

It takes actual thought and a programmer's mind to be able to build a CRM into something that's actually effective (sure a basic person could setup a phased text message or email automation, but it's tying everything together with opportunities, automated campaign re-entry/follow-up, social media integrations/automations, etc that is the real value).

I got a quote for 8K sft retail from a construction company for around $120/sft, this includes site prep, utilities, metal building erection, exterior finishes, interior insulation etc (basically build the shell from scratch).

Buying a single-family home can be a great starting point for new investors to learn the ropes and property management basics.