If you're starting with this model, it can be highly beneficial as it allows you to gain first-hand experience with the daily operations, actions that must be taken, requirements, market demands, and more.

Why on gods green earth if you can save on commission, gain experience, meet investors and manage your own properties would you want to invest in a market outside of where you are?

OK, good luck with that if you have easily accessible assets like a home you don't live in.Meanwhile, what are the odds a term life insurance policy pays out? 

Let’s see if we gain enough interest and make a meet up happen, maybe even a monthly thing. 

Fire hydrants, sewer, water, road access, electric, flood way or plain, storm pond, storm sewer, setbacks, fencing, soil compaction, lot sizes, etc.3.  

In a soft insurance market, coverage is usually broader, lower deductibles are more accessible, underwriting is usually more flexible, and premiums are generally aggressive / lower. 

I’m currently in the research phase for obtaining my first property, and I am looking to gain insight on market trends, investment strategies, and project management.

Instead of 30+ emails back and forth, now I just send them a consolidated report or grant them access to review transactions.

You can actually to to the NMLS's consumer access page to look up a lender to check licensing.

I've even paid for a subscription to have limitless access to all articles on multiple of these websites.