Hopefully that comes in handy for this new chapter in my life.

That would give you real life experience on apartments and you can then decide once again which model (SFR/condo/apartment) that you prefer and pivot accordingly.  

I am curious if anyone is willing to share who they use for insurance for their rental properties in the Kansas City area.

Anywhere you have low lying areas close to water you're going to have an added carrying cost for flood insurance (unless 100% equity).  

Income minus $400 for expenses (50% rule) minus $378 (P&I, insurance and taxes) leaves a pitifully small $22 cash flow.

Hello All,Currently I am employed at a insurance company in New York City.I"ve been saving my money for a a year now hoping to get into real estate investing and stocks.

Does anyone have recommendations as far as a GREAT insurance broker in the Charleston area?

Some people call it bland,,,but years down the road their isnt much fade to white.I for the life of me dont know what people are thinking when they put DARK siding colors on big old houses around my area. 

The numbers of a average deal they got is:Rent: 925Annual taxes: 847Anual Insurance:  455Property management (via the TK company): 10%The property will be fully rehabbed, however, with the financing provided I am just not able to make any numbers work.

The insurance policy must also list the seller as a payee, just like a bank loan.