I am having an issue with insurance renewal, do you mind sharing information with me as well?

The Midwest markets have been attracting investors due to the low cost to entry and a lot of the markets being landlord friendly as well.

I pull a report of comparable rentals (usually off of Rentometer, sometimes using MLS data as well)2.

Doing quite well!

They look nice, and they'll last decently well, but any water and it deteriorates way faster.

I wouldn't be stunned to see that trickle down to SFR rentals as well. 

@Lloyd PreeceRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

If you can qualify for it, get a HELOC or HELOAN on those properties.Or find a creative private/hard money lender that can tap into that equity in 2nd lien position or to cross-collateralize them with the purchase of the new property and use that equity towards your cash to close so you can buy that next deal without much cash out of pocket. 

And thank you for your input on my previous posts as well!  

I don't think that's a good idea.To keep in mind as well, you don't know what your kids what to do or will do with the house.