This is probably one of the dumbest pieces of advice I see here on BP regularly, and here in Illinois it also isn't even legal for those of us with a license since we have to disclose that we have an interest in the property.

My regular person is currently out of town. 

Anytime you buy property with a party in possession (PIP) you run a risk of a defense to the eviction being raised.I worked on on title claim where the PIP produced a lease which claimed he prepaid five years of rent to the former owner. 

In my area there are regular markets that will consider the Renovation Builders Risk but the Vacant policy normally is placed through the Excess (surplus lines) market.   

My client is purchasing as a rental income-producing property. 

These can be your own prospects, if your marketing is producing them, or from wholesalers and agents.The key to this business is the ability to recognize, structure, and enhance profitable deals.

Now that we are in long term rentals, I am asking for your input of any group/organization with regular meet-ups you feel have been beneficial to your own personal/business growth. 

These listings aren't always advertised, so it's important that you check Craigslist regularly as well as drive through neighborhoods with For Sale signs.

Obviously, if you are getting a retirement payout or have regular annuity payments setup, those would be used as well. 

We call each other regularly and discuss things.