However, my brother in law is with Liberty Mutual and recently told me that they'll now write standard landlord or homeowner policies on residential property held in an LLC.

What I referenced was for a standard two story home.

I practiced keeping my money by keeping my standard of living below my means.

Like, maybe I offer folks a discount to re-up with me and then use my standards?

It is in addition to your standard insurance, wind and hail, ect..  

It is impossible to buy anything here that will come close to meeting the investment return standards you see on this site. :)2- university heights and the areas adjoining NJIT - Pretty much anything within 4 or 5 blocks of either Rutgers or NJIT is good.

..Closed my first 10 deals with her, before she moved....But I never wasted her time looking at the inside, if the outside didn't meet my standard....

Curious what metrics people are using as their own personal standard to hit before looking at a property further through making an offer and pulling the trigger on a deal.

You have to plan for when your interest deduction falls below the standard deduction on your income tax return.  

One option most ponder over is becoming a Real Estate Agent in the desired market area and is even advocated for in the BP Podcast.The main reason a License is beneficial seems to be due to the ability to be your own buyers agent and save on some closing costs as well as a foundation on which to understand the paperwork and processes of a standard transaction.