If you have just that total of 4 properties, maybe go to an independant mortgage broker in your area.

I would either ask your current insurance agent, if you can walk into their office, or speak with an independent agent about your options.

Of course it's only in play if you get audited.

I also thought about whether we should have an independent electrician take a look at the damaged items before we filed the claim to Erie Home Insurance.

We've elected to master key each of our properties independently.

I've owned and rehabbed houses before but they where either projects assisting family members or they where organic efforts of my own with no clear focus.I have worked in the corporate world for 15 years owning and operating a business along the way.I have a successful career in the Telecommunications industry but I'm starting to dream the dreams of financial independence through real estate investment.The wealth of knowledge found here is FANTASTIC and really appreciated!

But there should also be a transition audit done along with along with long term budgeting done by an engineering firm.

You can pay an independent assessor, probably the most important.

I was informed If I continue with my business I would no longer be employed and if I continue they would consider that my immediate resignation.I had asked if I can continue with the learning aspect even with just creating my marketing but not promoting it.They had told me its "all or nothing" meaning I would need to stop anything that has to do with my business completely/real estate or I would be fired.They informed me they can do an internal audit to review my accounts and if anything show that I am continuing, I would not only be no longer employed but "have further measures taken against me.I contacted a local investor who informed me that this is not legal.

Very expensive audits are required of licensed lenders, and requirements often include 5 years employed in a residential lending environment as an originator.