Many companies do require a minimum earned premium as Casey mentioned, but there are investor-friendly companies that can insure the property as it goes through the various stages of occupancy.

My experienced investor boss/friend says go Multi Family whenever I can.

I have a 3 bedroom house that I’m looking to rent to my friend and his wife .

But friends of ours who are in the business have advised that we shouldn't start out with a new construction project.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

So, I've owned a residential property management company since about 2000 and when I started it was literally with paper, pencil and Excel. No cell phones, no texts, no online portals and rent payments, no electronic ...

Found it through a friend and it was off market.

Hey guys recently got a message from a friend about buying their home.

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bpThe second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

I had up to $13,000 saved up at the beginning of the year, after a few tries through out previous year in making an offer, I tilted the balance and decided to take that money and invest in "Great Memories" with family and friends, and oh boy we did like rockstar's!