Steadily has their own product (with multiple writing companies) and then they offer policies through other carriers just as an independent agency would. 

If you are able to actively use the funds I would say start a real estate marketing company with it. 

That said, here is how I would proceed...For some background, I used to run an STR management company in SATX and we peaked at about 35 properties under management. 

*Prepare for high insurance costs by running a few properties by your STR insurance company before making a purchase.

Instead of shelling out $60K for a $250K deal, maybe some of you can help me figure out (or give referrals) to title companies, etc, or give overall advice how to save me money from this enormous financial endeavor (closing the deal).Thanks!

About 5 years ago one of the sellers we bought a multi family from told us about a company that has a lot of landlords like us and we coshare insurance coverage.

You may run a company but you are not investing in real estate as you don’t own anything.

But her company, like so many, has whittled down their actual service to the point that they aren't really doing useful work, just enriching the CEO.

@Greg O'Brien - Do you mind sharing your company details? 

Do you recommend making relationship with property management companies?