Regarding the closing part, you may have to appoint a power of attorney locally to sign on your behalf, but that may vary from state to state.

You want an agency that routes your policy through a wholesale firm in order to maximize buying power with the insurance company (American Modern in my example).It seems for me that the sweep spot for coverage is around 50-60% of replacement value, eliminating co-insurance penalties and factoring in depreciation (find an agent who can thoroughly explain how these two things work in your policy, especially in a partial-loss situation, which is overwhelmingly the most likely type of claim you will have).

Some stuff I buy top notch tools - Bosch for power tools, Hitachi nailers.

A new flat roof is ~$12,000 based on recent quotes.3) Electrical - I haven't really done much with the electrcial, but could potentially increase the power to the property and update all the systems.  

You can't cook a thanksgiving turkey but they can do quite a bit.

I've seen fake alarm systems which basically are stickers, SIGNS "(This Property is Under Video Surveillance" etc), and even flashing red lights that are battery powered-battery powered alarms - they have these at harbor freight, you can put on windows and doors- they're powered by magnets --Does anyone have recommendations for better battery powered or simple DIY alarm systems?

The outlet behind likely provided the power for the blower. 

At least you didn't call it a "power team".

If the powers that be knew what I was doing they may not like it, but the employees think nothing of it.

My lawyer gets me for $900 alone for just the paperwork and title search.More power to you if that is accurate, but I would imagine it will cost you at least $1800 between the bank's fees and the lawyer's fees.You'll also need 1 year of insurance and 1 year of taxes up front.