The selling option on a short term property, for me, is paramount to going to the casino. 

I think it was some astounding estimate that in general, a significant degree of the US population lives check to check and will go into default of everything with almost any unexpected expense.

Your best bet is to shop around with a few different brokers as each of them cannot write for all the available companies.Here are a few to check with:TWFG InsuranceRiverlands InsuranceGoosehead InsurancePat LeBoeuf Insurance

If you haven't already I highly recommend you check out Long-Distance Real Estate Investing by David Greene. 

When looking for short term rentals be sure to check local ordinances and restrictions.

Check local Facebook Host groups or check with a real estate agent.My 2 cents,Mike

They actually want invoices, receipts and checks for as documentation.http://hcidla.lacity.org/blog/what-just-and-reasonable-rent-increaseI have a few questions myself:How would you find documentation to establish the baseline for 1977?

They can walk in any branch with a personal check or cash, or pay online via ACH bank-to-bank transfer.  

@Darrin Kelsey I would check your local meetup groups, but if you can't find one in your area reach out.Good Investing...

Make sure your due your research and create yourself a check list that makes sense to you so when your out there making offers you can take that property through your checklist and see if that property meets your needs for what you are trying to accomplish.