As much as I want to get started now, it's necessary to consider closing costs, setting up an escrow, taxes, PMI, etc.

Has anyone used this company? 

I am an investor myself here in Columbus OH - started purchasing rentals and grew my portfolio to over 7 figures.

If you run into challenges, call a different independent insurance broker - they usually rep numerous companies and I think you will find a solution.  

Would be best to call your insurance agent/company for accuracy.

Basically they are a type of insurance and insurance companies make HUGE profits because they pay out MUCH LESS than they take in meaning that over the long term you will lose money with them.

@Nicolette YorkRecommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

I'm Kevin Gallagher from western Maine (Between Bethel and South Paris), passionate about real estate investing for since I started working for investors and managers as a handyman/small GC.

I am looking to start small either in commercial or residential (if the numbers make sense).I can handle all of the necessary research/comps, underwriting, and generally making sure the deal makes sense, but looking for some guidance on raising the equity piece of the capital stack. 

Hi all,Congrats on starting your real estate journey!