I have the same provider (Nationwide) for our two properties and wanted to use them for our third.However, since we had 3 claims in the past 3-5 years (two different properties -- minor leaks) my insurance provider said our newest property would not be eligible for them to provide insurance.I don't know what to do; if anyone has any tips/suggestions please let me know.

Although there are some great nationwide lenders, I've found the local places where you can go and talk to a person face-to-face have always benefited my wife and I when it comes to getting financing on our properties.  

Try the Real Estate Investment Association (REIA), they offer outstanding opportunities to meet with other industry professionals.

Fortunately, San Diego has outstanding historical long-term appreciation.  

So all of our idle funds and regular checking deposits sit on the outstanding balance and save us a ton of interest cost.

So many people nation wide flock to Baltimore which has a very wide range of low income communities.

Both today look like outstanding investments: 1) 1992 purchase for $167K, fell to ~$140K, today worth ~$630k 2) 2004 purchase for $741K, fell to ~$620K, today worth ~$1M.

If you are picking up a property for $40k that's outstanding; if not, your payment is PITI plus escrow slush.

Attorneys General nationwide do not like real estate investors, understandably.

There are over 900 franchises nationwide and the franchises have purchased over 85,000 houses.