I recommend. 

Who has used batchleads and would you recommend them or a better option?

I would highly recommend them. 

Does anyone recommend a deposit alternative insurance company?

if you buy a property at market price in a good neighborhood - you will break even or lose money.and in general, if you're serious about this, i'd recommend going to your chosen market in person, probably multiple times, to set up your team. 

This implies you should be able to exit about even (small profit or loss).. https://www.corelogic.com/intelligence/us-home-price-insight...if your hold was longer so there was significant prop 13 discount I may recommend holding but not the case here.  

If anyone has any recommendations for specific webinars or podcast episodes to get started, or that can help identify which type of investing to get into, please let me know!

also do you recommend selling coop before buying or buying first if I sell my coop first 260k after all fees and at the moment I have 60k cash in the bank not sure if it will be enough for closing ? 

Started work with a family member who did not complete itHired new contractor Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Do you have any recommendations for someone in a competitive market?