Hi I am a Client Relations Manager at USPI and the posts here relate to one of our investment offerings.

I have spoke to my long-time insurance agent (also friend and client through my ad agency which makes shopping insurance awkward) and he gave me a similar answer as you did Jack.

I have found this to be the case in other states where my clients and I have invested in real estate.  

I use it for my clients on large and small rehabs.

If so, you open yourself up to a bigger pool of candidates.There are about 20 of us tax accountants and CPAs here on Bigger Pockets who specialize in real estate taxation and work with clients nationwide.Reach out to a few and see who you like.Good luck and let me know if I can be of assistance. 

Also, double check with your lender because FHA does not typically loan on investment properties.This is not legal advice and does not create an attorney client relationship.

I performed cost replacement valuations for a couple clients down here in Florida to show that they were being overinsured for what the policy actually covers (i.e. policies do not cover foundations) and was able to get their rate reduced by giving them their own ITV they could present and negotiate appropriate coverage for. 

We develop our own deals as well as provide consulting services to our clients and partners.

Agents fire clients too.I’ll pay a finders fee as an investor to anybody I legally can that finds a deal for me.  

We sort of have a process and a certain way that our clients are used to.