I think the insurance needs will depend on the overall strategy you are going to put into play and will change as the strategy progresses.

My mother in law wants to buy a new house, i own 2 SFRs and would love to possibly partner with my in-laws (we have good relationship lol) with their old house to rent it out, and split the profit. or somehow get this...

These products seem interesting but because of my lack of experience with them, I prefer something more tangible that I can actually touch.Also, generally speaking, I like the strategy that you give Dave R credit for which is selectively leveraging equity and paying debt.   

I had a tenant move in on the 1st of October. he informed us on the 12th that his freezer isn't freezing. I have a warranty but they didn't have a contractor that works the weekend. so I wasn't able to schedule them t...

I would like to implement the BRRRR strategy out of state.

That said, I've been having a hard time picking a strategy .

My acquisition strategy focuses on older homes in solid, nice areas.  

This is definitely making us shift our strategy.

@Andrew RiggsBuy and hold in a rough neighborhood is not always the best beginner strategy. 

You want to ask him how it would be best to communicate with him to talk strategies when you decide to sell and some strategies to limit your tax liability.Have you been keeping up with the books for the 6 properties that you acquired.