For an insurance agent I would recommend talking to multiple Independent Agents. 

I would recommend working with an independent insurance agent (think of anyone but State Farm, Progressive, etc.). 

Loans require a personal guarantee (you) independent of the LLC and place a lien/trust deed on the particular property you're financing independent of who holds it.Idea of an LLC is to limit recourse.  

Every deal is different and has its own issues that can affect the numbers You should evaluate every deal independently based on your criteria an actual income, expenses, comps, renovation cost etc.

I'd weigh that factor.4) You have someway to identify independently whether this is a "good" deal in that marketplace?

My goal is to transition out of a 9-5 to be an independent investor and owner.

I suggest using an independent insurance brokerage.

Also bought standard doors and hired independent to install at $400 per door and didn't come out the greatest.

We do primarily custom work, and so really need team members that know their craft and can view the blueprints and function independently and autonomously.

I work a day job at a FinTech company and I'm looking to build a rental property portfolio over the next few years that replaces my salary, and allows for eventual financial independence.