@Russ SmithI'm a custom and spec home builder.

Female investors are learning the game now.  

Im pretty new to the real estate investment game, im a licensed contractor in nyc and actually closing on my first flip next month, i also have a duplex in bought in 2015 which was a great investment paid 450k and its appraised at 650 just a short while later and postive 1200 cahsflow per month.

Whether you are new to the game or you've been around the block a few times, having access to funding is key to growing a real estate portfolio. 

Appreciation is the game here.

In the mean time I'm looking to connect with like minded individuals in the area whether it be seasoned vets in the game or less experienced investors like myself.

Knowing the exact cause and solution would go a long way because if it's a guessing game, the buyer could make this into something it is not.

Of course at this state the name of the game is LEARN - which I have been doing through every book I can get my hands on.  

One option to control your insurance expenses are to insure for ACV (covers yours and lender's skin in the game). 

Seems long to me, but each area has it's own customs.