I think it’s a great option.

If some of you think now is an awful time to do this (re: interest rates) I'm open to being told to wait as well.

I think you need a bit more information/clarity around what you are looking to accomplish.What ARV are you thinking? 

If you run into challenges, call a different independent insurance broker - they usually rep numerous companies and I think you will find a solution.  

Think you may need a handyman, agent, loan officer, real estate attorney, real estate inspector....  

If some of you think now is an awful time to do this (re: interest rates) I'm open to being told to wait as well.

I would think anywhere inland will be much more affordable.

To be honest, I think we may just need to bear the costs and learn from this and do regular unit checks going forward (which was not done by the previous property management company). 

Where I'm stuck is whether I should use a metering system that pre-prints a stamp onto the envelop or find a machine that can place a physical stamp onto an envelope (obviously I can't sit there all day stamping).I'm thinking from the perspective of mail that looks to "businessy" vs. mail that looks more personalized for better response/conversion rates.

Sadly many sellers and agent think the inspections are way harder than they are.The termite report is cheap, less than $100 and anyone can pay it.Please give these vets a chance for home ownership.