For future investments, I'd suggest a small multi-family that cash flows.

I’d suggest starting out by networking with as many other investors as possible and being an active participant in the forums.

Hi Boffill, since you're out of state and in person events to find PMs may be difficult I'd suggest also posting in the classified section of Bigger Pockets to see if you can find someone good that can help!

If anyone has any suggestions for my situation, I would really appreciate it!

HiI hope you are doing wellI am buying a first multifamily property in central Illinois and was wondering if someone could help me with the following;Any referrals for property insurance companies?

I'm wondering what tools are out there that will show me the rental history for a specific property? 

So all-in-all, I definitely suggest finding a good REIA in your area and attending as often as possible.

I guess this isn't the worst thing, since the low rate on the first mortgage would offset much of the higher rate on the 2nd.4) Refinance the entire property at whatever I can get - 7% or so.I'm just wondering if there is a solution where I can really take advantage of the low rate on the first, offer the property out to buyers with a wrap loan and drive up the asking price because it has built in financing with a fantastic rate.Any ideas shoot them over!!

Any suggestions?

I think this is steep given the list of damages so I was wondering what might be the best strategy here or if anyone has any advice?