This allows you to make an offer without a HI contingency which is much more competitive than one with the contingency since you are buying the property as is.You can still get the home inspection after you settle to capture all of the detail items.

As far as protection from default, no it is not going to protect you there.

However, with this being a rental property out of state, I have found it almost impossible to access any of this equity.  

With this I will have an additional 8 units bringing in $20k+ in after expenses revenue. same response in every bp forum, copy paste. real?

You could solve this by using a Nest type thermostat that YOU control remotely.

I wouldn't say you're going to learn as much going through an online course as you would an in-person one, but it is a lot more convenient. 

Would you be kind enough to refer me to the direction I need to go?

I justified going to the 10X Growth Con in 2017 and a couple local investor seminars.

Closing today on a duplex, all in 90k, rents 900/900, value about 130k This is my norm.

I don't mean to cause offense - this is me just asking a genuine question.