I should be finding out by Friday of next week the particulars of the relo from my new company.

Do you have any states in particular you are looking to invest in?

For reference, he's quoting me ~$2,800 a year for insurance on a single family home currently rented for $1,650 a month (probably slightly under market rent).Does anyone, particularly in the Pittsburgh area, have a good agent/insurance company that they rely on for landlord insurance?

I come to think a lot of why people want to invest, particularly in RE.I have "worked actively" since I was very young with selling candy on the bus to working at a carwash when I was legally able to, to building a couple businesses from the ground up.

If you have a feel for what interests you in particular then you can check out the forums that relate to that aspect.

I am sure it is particularly frustrating being so far away.

A renter in one of your investments can sue you and your exposure will be limited to that one corporation under which that particular investment property is vs. putting your cash, and other investments at stake when you are sole proprietor.

Welcome to BP Nation, your RE related background, particularly the appraisals, will come in handy as a RE investor.

That's how we usually find the best price in a particular area.The big corps have large contracts so will charge an arm and a leg because they do not need the extra work but will take it for a premium.

I do think MLS is critical for pulling comps, particularly as appraisals for MFs in the 2-4 range are based on sales comps.