We moved out of our 2 bedroom and studio units.Like any strategy, you have to do your research, get some numbers, and do your analysis to see what's worth going for.

In general I would expect to pay more for an insurance on a business policy rather than a personal policy and am not surprised by the increase. 

Landlords, fix n' flippers, businesses, developers, etc.?

I have three homes, some of which I've subdivided into individual units, one of which has an attached granny, one a remodeled garage studio, and another in which I just remodeled the master suite add-on into a large studio.

I would read as many books on real estate investing as I could to more quickly learn the business.

I currently am flipping a house locally, but I’m quickly realizing I need OPM to scale my business. 

Most of my investing capital is tied up in my jewelry business, but I have about $45k in SDIRA funds that I'm looking to invest for about 6-9 month terms.Thanks . .

I know their charter / business practice is that they only do business in their local / region...I'll ask my lender in the meantime...Good luck.

You may easily look up the person on the NMLS site with their licensing number and find out if they are authorized to conduct business. 

I really think the ball was dropped on the prospecting and operations side of the business on my end.