Which may be frustrating because their system is more set up to handle people's names being impersonated rather than phone numbers, but there is a form for people without Facebook accounts to fill out in such a situation. 

However if you were cash rich and didn't trust the banking system (like some people) and wanted to get traditional financing but also had the "cash" necessary for a purchase.

Alaska is in a recession right now, because of the oil prices, the State is running out of money and laying off state workers, I recently read the AK Marine Highway / Ferry System won't have enough money to run after April.  

The expenses were more than he expected despite that all of the major systems in the home were in great shape. 

The property has a new HVAC system and new electrical. 

I read somewhere that a owner was told by the city that they had 6 months to install some sprinkler system into an apartment building.....he sold it for cash in a quick sale. 

(He lives in same building as landlord)My concern is I'm reading a lot of scams on how Chicago tenants try to work the system and the landlord is stuck in a battle for months.

I'd like to create a system to rank different geographic areas based on certain key factors.

Did you inspect the roofs, Hot water tanks, plumbing, septic system, etc... 

., they force coverage on you instead of tailoring the coverages around your unique situation)Only represent one insurance company (no single insurance company can offer the right policy, at the right price for all situations)Their process for getting a quote is difficult and cumbersomeTheir underwriters/inspectors seem to always find a problem with a propertyIf you spot these warning signs, you should search for an insurance agent with these attributes: Have a depth of knowledge gained through years of experience working with real estate investors like yourselfHave a unique consultation process specifically crafted for working with REIsHave access to a minimum of 50 insurance companiesWork with a large independent insurance agency or group (the larger the agency, the more leverage they have with insurance premiums and claim settlements).