After some research, I've come up with the following:- Blown-in insulation to fill the joists with hard-packed cellulose- Add asphalt panel board layer across the entire ceiling to the existing drywall and fill the cutouts. - Add a second layer of 5/8's drywall to the asphalt board. 

There are some great Local Meetups up in BR and NOLA.

If you read my previous post, I emphasized the importance of showing up for the right keywords.

@Jeff Horowitz Welcome to BP in the OC. 

Quote from @Thomas McPherson: Watch for UBIT tax some income types can trigger it.I had a long conversation with an attorney that sets up SDIRAs.  

I'm looking to possibly flip or use the BRRR method to build a portfolio. 

I love real estate and am devouring anything I can find on the subject of investing.

But get them and the family staying in the home both on the lease since the insurance is paying the rent, but the family is usually responsible for the deposit.

I’ll definitely raise the question with them.Thanks for the response.

I will be in Cincinnati from 11/1-11/3 attending the REIAGC this year and would love to meet with any Real Estate professionals and investors while I am in town.