In NC $450 a month got me a catastrophic  plan, $7k deductible and covered basically nothing except emergency disaster costs after I covered that 7kThe only plan I could get that would have a deductible under $3k and cover normal health expenses was just under $800 a month. 

Also, if it happens to be poly-carbonate, which is "unbreakable", like Lexan for example, it would also prevent someone from being able to break out the window for emergency egress.

Here soon we may have to have a bigger budget or emergency fund for properties in the higher natural disaster areas.

With respect to the cash, you've got to invest that (at least everything over your cash emergency fund - like 6 months of expenses or whatever you're comfortable with). 

If it were an emergency, then I would think most companies not just ours or the other company listed would be willing to help quickly and at the least amount of hassle to move the property through their company.Like Curt said, this is a long-term strategy and not one that a buyer should look to make if they might want to sell quickly.  

You should have your personal finances completely under control, an emergency fund, and then start saving for investments.

Tell/train your tenants to call during specific business hours for non-emergency issues; otherwise they will call you day and night and weekends for anything.

I'm always confused why someone would want the hassle of driving hours or flying somewhere in the event of an emergency at your property. 

One other thing I forgot to mention:A lock box for keys that contractors can access in an emergency is helpful.

Spring Hill is the only area we do not service, as they are located in both Williamson and Maury Counties and pay a private agency for their EMS.Williamson County, as you know draws a large number of new residents through their school system, and they spend 70% of their budget on schools, (Compared to 2.5% for Public Safety which includes my department, County Fire, Sheriff, Emergency Management, and the Jail)The county will continue to grow and draw those from Nashville/ Davidson County and other surrounding Counties.