They do NOT have any web portals to be able to monitor or service your loan.

Bigger Pockets has some great state forums and usually there are good locals that monitor those.

Does anyone know of any auto water shutoff valve or similar way to monitor for freezing pipes? 

@Clifford Paul do you get reoccurring offers of 0% APR for 12-18 months on the same card periodically or is it usually a one time offer with a new card?

I've been reading that experts recommend freezing your credit with each of the credit reporting agencies as a better defense (compared to credit monitoring) against the Equifax and other data breaches.

I've been reading that experts recommend freezing your credit with each of the credit reporting agencies as a better defense (compared to credit monitoring) against the Equifax and other data breaches.

But I wouldnt reccomend it for someone who isnt going to be there to monitor it, or if you dont have a really good PM who knows the area and is willing to do it.

You just have to monitor it each month and keep an eye on things but it's very little effort.

@Matthew Keeney I would talk to a few of the people who are 'plan providers' that will chime in here (some of them monitor from their work emails so might not chime in until Monday or so).

There are usually some good, local investors that monitor those forums.