Get multiple quotes from 3-4 carriers on top of your regular carrier.I have found insurance companies are the least likely to have flexibility in pricing compared to other services you buy.

I think it's a better idea to start with 1 home, though, so less money is risked and learning is easier since learning from 1 would be hard enough compared to learning from 5 at the same time and getting burned out.

@Ashish Acharya , the ability to create even a small amount of future self employment income to have a Solo 401k is important when rolling over old 401ks and existing IRAs into a Solo 401k.The advantages of a Solo401k compared to an IRA  far outweigh any self employment tax.

Do your research--look for comparable listings in the area online, talk to neighbors, call real estate agents, etc.

Taxes in the Cinti area are pretty high compared to other counties/states.

Would you be interested in meeting up and comparing notes?

Multi family is passive compared to the others.

If so you can run the numbers comparing income to your note along with all the expenses of rentals.

You should be able to check the MLS to find comps for the type of existing building you're looking for and then compare that to the cost to build.

We have found a cleaner but would like to compare them to companies or people others are using.