I would recommend that once you set your rental requirements (And if you haven't, make an actual list) do your best to STICK to them.

Does anyone have any recommendations on mentors or a good place to start?

I need a new policy for my single family rental, can any one recommend a insurance company

It's a plus if they offer any good bundling options for an umbrella policy for 2-3 homes, as we're looking to get one for the first time.I know some insurers have been leaving the CA market recently so looking for updated recommendations based on your personal experiences.Thanks!

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I had a remediation contractor come out, and he told me the levels on the report is what he'd expect from a basement in Portland, and any amount of washing / bleaching wouldn't reduce the levels much long term as more moisture would enter the space up from the slab because concrete will always give off some moisture, and he couldn't really recommend much remediation. 

So, if interest rates are a buyer’s primary roadblock, then I recommend seeking opportunities to negotiate a reduced interest rate from a seller or looking at new construction, where builders are offering rate reductions and other substantial incentives.

I recently went to my first ever BP meetup here in NWA and it was awesome and a great place to meet everyone, so I would definitely recommend anyone to go to any of their local meetups!

HML are for short term purposes and you’d generally want to refinance out quickly.I’d recommend reaching out to @Ryan Deasy for your lending needs. 

I recommend being as precise as possible e.g. choose a market if you haven't already.