I suggest using an independent insurance brokerage who can access many different carriers.

I am new to the concept of Financial Independance all together, discovering this world in March of this year.

I believe this is correct - doable but very challenging to qualify STR with conventional in a high-rate environment like we've been in.Sharing this article published last year on STR Loans Options Pros/Cons, etc if it helps!

Make sure you give them a review on the platforms and if you want, you can report them to whatever accreditation board they have, but that may not result in anything.And get a second, independent estimate on repairs. 

There are a whole lot of factors and differences among the options, even among lenders that fall under the "private lending" umbrellaSharing an article published last year that maybe can help and provide some more insights:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blog/dscr-loans-terms-to-know

First reference look at average apartment maintenance/cap ex which NAR publishes.

Hello all,Business is going well, and most of you know me as an investor focused Realtor in Omaha and in the next couple months I have the amazing opportunity to scale that business exponentially as the Acquisitions Director for an amazing Real Estate Company (more info to publish later) but I am actually seeking recommendations for a good real estate tax professional who serves the Omaha area.Basically I am already formed as S Corp but I am forming an LLC (potentially under my S Corp) with myself and the contractors I work hand in hand with to renovate properties with the intent of serving under one "legal" roof when we assist investors in finding and renovating properties for investors and want to make sure we set ourselves up as strong as possible.Any recommendations?

Remember..... there is a big election coming up and although the Fed is supposed to be independent, excuse me while I laugh hysterically.

Paint N Sip, new restaurant, independent CPA or lawyer, barber/beauty. 

I have another one under remodeling that I plan to do as a short term rental (no experience yet, but this house is next door to my home).I have a dedicated website that I maintain myself where I publish the details, applications etc, also list it on zillow and do the screening through mysmartmove.